YEARLY HIGH
1.1593 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.9720 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0507 BND

2018 AUD to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 1.1593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.9720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1872 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0513 to the December average rate of 1.1237, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1593 was up 5.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0985, 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 5,796 BND
2017 Average 5,292 BND
Yearly Trough Low 4,860 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 936.19 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1360
0.9877
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to BND 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 1.0357, compared to 1.0658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0357
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1592 BND (High: 1.1540 / Low: 0.9949). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0176 BND (High: 1.0204 / Low: 1.0028).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1592
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0176

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0641 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0641

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.1237) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0300), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0936 (+9.09%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.1237
2017 Avg (December) 1.0300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0619 1.0403 1.0513
February 1.0538 1.0270 1.0385
March 1.0341 1.0033 1.0203
April 1.0204 1.0028 1.0111
May 1.0986 0.9942 1.0176
June 1.1442 0.9944 1.0753
July 1.1269 0.9977 1.0514
August 1.1221 1.0016 1.1035
September 1.1026 0.9916 1.0642
October 1.0195 0.9720 1.0001
November 1.1540 0.9949 1.0520
December 1.1593 1.0161 1.1237