YEARLY HIGH
2.8018 BBD
YEARLY LOW
2.7249 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7681 BBD

2019 XDR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 2.8018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 2.7249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0769 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7940 to the December average rate of 2.7581, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.8018 was down 4.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.9200, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,009 BBD
2018 Average 14,177 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 13,625 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 384.43 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.7997
2.7314
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 2.7864, compared to 2.7497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0337 BBD (High: 2.7587 / Low: 2.7249). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 BBD (High: 2.7964 / Low: 2.7844).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0337
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 2.7940) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.8762), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0822 (-2.86%).

2019 Avg (January) 2.7940
2018 Avg (January) 2.8762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8018 2.7868 2.7940
February 2.8000 2.7836 2.7910
March 2.7964 2.7844 2.7902
April 2.7891 2.7765 2.7845
May 2.7842 2.7711 2.7775
June 2.7898 2.7720 2.7814
July 2.7762 2.7504 2.7632
August 2.7522 2.7352 2.7454
September 2.7463 2.7259 2.7371
October 2.7587 2.7249 2.7445
November 2.7603 2.7449 2.7501
December 2.7687 2.7460 2.7581