YEARLY HIGH
2.0253 BZD
YEARLY LOW
1.9970 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0107 BZD

2018 USD to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the USD to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2.0253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 1.9970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0282 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0096 to the December average rate of 2.0159, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0253 was down 0.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,126 BZD
2017 Average 10,056 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 9,985 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141.07 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0166
2.0086
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD to BZD 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 2.0100, compared to 2.0115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0100
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0225 BZD (High: 2.0196 / Low: 1.9970). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 BZD (High: 2.0123 / Low: 2.0090).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0225
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.0159) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+0.28%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.0159
2017 Avg (December) 2.0104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0196 1.9970 2.0096
February 2.0123 2.0090 2.0104
March 2.0123 1.9998 2.0094
April 2.0118 2.0021 2.0098
May 2.0154 2.0067 2.0102
June 2.0144 2.0073 2.0103
July 2.0153 2.0046 2.0099
August 2.0120 2.0026 2.0092
September 2.0123 2.0082 2.0104
October 2.0141 2.0008 2.0097
November 2.0171 1.9997 2.0138
December 2.0253 2.0130 2.0159