YEARLY HIGH
10584.9924 STD
YEARLY LOW
9837.9468 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10328.4645 STD

2018 BBD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 10584.9924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 9837.9468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 747.0456 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10097.0445 to the December average rate of 10525.2998, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10584.9924 was down 9.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 11728.8606, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 52,924,962 STD
2017 Average 54,315,274 STD
Yearly Trough Low 49,189,734 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,735,228.08 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10611.6807
9863.1708
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 10132.7500, compared to 10524.1790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 391.4290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10132.7500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10524.1790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 384.8269 STD (High: 10569.5415 / Low: 10184.7147). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 STD (High: 10525.2998 / Low: 10525.2998).

May Spread (Volatile) ±384.8269
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 171.4979 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -171.4979

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 10502.9960) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10915.7119), the exchange rate shifted by -412.7159 (-3.78%).

2018 Avg (June) 10502.9960
2017 Avg (June) 10915.7119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10226.6677 9879.5752 10097.0445
February 10018.4954 9837.9468 9925.5466
March 9985.7454 9892.6277 9944.7149
April 10048.2549 9923.3545 9968.9105
May 10569.5415 10184.7147 10357.2877
June 10584.9924 10406.9322 10502.9960
July 10533.6989 10444.7189 10495.0507
August 10525.2998 10510.3999 10524.8192
September 10525.2998 10525.2998 10525.2998
October 10574.1892 10525.2998 10549.3049
November 10525.2998 10525.2998 10525.2998
December 10525.2998 10525.2998 10525.2998