YEARLY HIGH
15763.2782 STD
YEARLY LOW
13355.4287 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14715.4822 STD

2018 BND to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 15763.2782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 13355.4287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2407.8495 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15278.5975 to the December average rate of 13418.9898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15763.2782 was down 4.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 16588.8982, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78,816,391 STD
2017 Average 78,650,775 STD
Yearly Trough Low 66,777,143 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,039,247.48 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15526.1800
13227.4271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 15098.1583, compared to 14332.8061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 765.3521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15098.1583
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14332.8061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2059.6094 STD (High: 15415.8685 / Low: 13356.2591). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 154.7260 STD (High: 15200.9709 / Low: 15046.2449).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2059.6094
March Spread (Stable) ±154.7260

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1111.3246 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1111.3246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 14673.4470) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15781.2438), the exchange rate shifted by -1107.7967 (-7.02%).

2018 Avg (June) 14673.4470
2017 Avg (June) 15781.2438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15396.8979 15089.6850 15278.5975
February 15146.1137 14920.2220 15039.3073
March 15200.9709 15046.2449 15120.3641
April 15195.4805 15017.1193 15142.6163
May 15650.6863 14057.9808 15334.6173
June 15763.2782 13777.8572 14673.4470
July 15609.1555 13871.7015 14828.6701
August 15432.0519 13910.8428 13981.2095
September 15446.1269 13930.9229 14255.9299
October 15339.9973 14866.2427 14981.7229
November 15415.8685 13356.2591 14530.3144
December 15276.6960 13355.4287 13418.9898