YEARLY HIGH
0.5832 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.4824 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5209 BND

2018 XCD to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.5832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.4824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1008 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4891 to the December average rate of 0.5808, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5832 was up 8.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,916 BND
2017 Average 2,554 BND
Yearly Trough Low 2,412 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 504.22 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5902
0.4773
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.4971, compared to 0.5448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0780 BND (High: 0.5832 / Low: 0.5052). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 BND (High: 0.4911 / Low: 0.4840).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0780
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0260 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.5808) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4981), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0827 (+16.60%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.5808
2017 Avg (December) 0.4981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4947 0.4824 0.4891
February 0.4922 0.4849 0.4884
March 0.4911 0.4840 0.4867
April 0.4952 0.4841 0.4872
May 0.5392 0.4893 0.5002
June 0.5590 0.4889 0.5311
July 0.5591 0.4970 0.5253
August 0.5591 0.5047 0.5573
September 0.5591 0.5043 0.5471
October 0.5239 0.5096 0.5211
November 0.5832 0.5052 0.5370
December 0.5832 0.5099 0.5808