YEARLY HIGH
178.7500 MRO
YEARLY LOW
104.0000 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
177.6752 MRO

2018 BBD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 178.7500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 104.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.7500 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 177.4417 to the December average rate of 178.5000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 178.7500 was down 2.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 183.5706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 893,750 MRO
2017 Average 899,765 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 520,000 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 373,750.00 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

179.0731
173.1957
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to MRO 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 177.7495, compared to 177.6009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 177.7495
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 177.6009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 74.7500 MRO (High: 178.7500 / Low: 104.0000). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MRO (High: 178.5000 / Low: 178.5000).

October Spread (Volatile) ±74.7500
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.8978 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8978

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 178.3065) against the same month in 2017 (average: 181.7525), the exchange rate shifted by -3.4461 (-1.90%).

2018 Avg (August) 178.3065
2017 Avg (August) 181.7525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 177.7500 176.7156 177.4417
February 178.0000 177.5000 177.6964
March 178.2500 177.5000 177.8306
April 178.5000 176.3701 177.7540
May 178.2500 177.7500 177.8782
June 178.2500 177.7500 177.8958
July 178.3382 177.7500 178.0304
August 178.7500 177.7500 178.3065
September 178.7500 178.2500 178.5833
October 178.7500 104.0000 173.6855
November 178.5000 178.5000 178.5000
December 178.5000 178.5000 178.5000