YEARLY HIGH
0.1732 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1321 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1522 BBD

2018 NAD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.1732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.1321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0412 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1642 to the December average rate of 0.1405, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1732 was up 6.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 866 BBD
2017 Average 752 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 660 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 205.80 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1723
0.1336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD to BBD 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 0.1631, compared to 0.1414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0142 BBD (High: 0.1590 / Low: 0.1448). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 BBD (High: 0.1719 / Low: 0.1661).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1691) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1514), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+11.68%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1691
2017 Avg (February) 0.1514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1696 0.1603 0.1642
February 0.1732 0.1645 0.1691
March 0.1719 0.1661 0.1688
April 0.1691 0.1608 0.1653
May 0.1631 0.1570 0.1598
June 0.1590 0.1448 0.1512
July 0.1526 0.1445 0.1486
August 0.1512 0.1376 0.1429
September 0.1416 0.1321 0.1369
October 0.1414 0.1346 0.1379
November 0.1461 0.1382 0.1419
December 0.1463 0.1373 0.1405