YEARLY HIGH
0.0733 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0703 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0723 BBD

2018 ETB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0729 to the December average rate of 0.0709, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0733 was down 18.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0895, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 366 BBD
2017 Average 419 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 351 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.79 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0730
0.0707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.0727, compared to 0.0719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0015 BBD (High: 0.0718 / Low: 0.0703). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BBD (High: 0.0728 / Low: 0.0726).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0729) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0887), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0158 (-17.82%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0729
2017 Avg (January) 0.0887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0733 0.0725 0.0729
February 0.0731 0.0725 0.0727
March 0.0730 0.0725 0.0727
April 0.0731 0.0725 0.0728
May 0.0728 0.0726 0.0727
June 0.0729 0.0724 0.0726
July 0.0731 0.0720 0.0725
August 0.0727 0.0721 0.0724
September 0.0726 0.0715 0.0721
October 0.0725 0.0712 0.0717
November 0.0722 0.0710 0.0714
December 0.0718 0.0703 0.0709