YEARLY HIGH
0.1229 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1165 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1197 BZD

2018 MDL to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.1229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.1165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1186 to the December average rate of 0.1174, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1229 was up 4.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1180, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 614 BZD
2017 Average 547 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 583 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.84 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1227
0.1169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to BZD 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 0.1204, compared to 0.1190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0035 BZD (High: 0.1217 / Low: 0.1182). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 BZD (High: 0.1229 / Low: 0.1212).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.1222) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1041), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0181 (+17.34%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.1222
2017 Avg (April) 0.1041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1205 0.1173 0.1186
February 0.1215 0.1193 0.1206
March 0.1222 0.1203 0.1213
April 0.1229 0.1212 0.1222
May 0.1217 0.1182 0.1205
June 0.1200 0.1182 0.1192
July 0.1214 0.1189 0.1203
August 0.1218 0.1196 0.1208
September 0.1207 0.1189 0.1196
October 0.1191 0.1168 0.1182
November 0.1186 0.1169 0.1177
December 0.1190 0.1165 0.1174