YEARLY HIGH
1.6233 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.4068 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4953 BBD

2018 AUD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 1.6233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 1.4068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2166 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5910 to the December average rate of 1.4320, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6233 was up 0.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6120, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,117 BBD
2017 Average 7,669 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 7,034 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,082.77 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6081
1.4031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1.5427, compared to 1.4480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0946 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0680 BBD (High: 1.4748 / Low: 1.4068). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0263 BBD (High: 1.4940 / Low: 1.4676).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0680
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0263

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0303 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.5910) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4917), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0993 (+6.66%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.5910
2017 Avg (January) 1.4917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6233 1.5598 1.5910
February 1.6080 1.5527 1.5735
March 1.5761 1.5322 1.5513
April 1.5577 1.5064 1.5359
May 1.5193 1.4894 1.5057
June 1.5330 1.4682 1.4985
July 1.4940 1.4676 1.4812
August 1.4853 1.4382 1.4654
September 1.4596 1.4218 1.4396
October 1.4456 1.4108 1.4202
November 1.4672 1.4349 1.4499
December 1.4748 1.4068 1.4320