2018 TOP to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9086 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.8562 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8803 BBD

2018 TOP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.9086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 0.8562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0523 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8901 to the December average rate of 0.8783, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9086 was down 0.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9133, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,543 BBD

2017 Average 4,415 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 4,281 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 261.73 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9072

0.8601

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 0.8918, compared to 0.8688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8918

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0318 BBD (High: 0.9022 / Low: 0.8704). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.8656 / Low: 0.8656).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0318

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.9033) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8850), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0183 (+2.07%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.9033

2017 Avg (February) 0.8850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9039	0.8805	0.8901
February	0.9086	0.8960	0.9033
March	0.9047	0.8933	0.8995
April	0.9047	0.8874	0.8994
May	0.9022	0.8704	0.8832
June	0.8807	0.8673	0.8753
July	0.8676	0.8562	0.8640
August	0.8656	0.8656	0.8656
September	0.8656	0.8656	0.8656
October	0.8695	0.8656	0.8677
November	0.8735	0.8683	0.8718
December	0.8881	0.8720	0.8783