YEARLY HIGH
2.1986 BND
YEARLY LOW
1.8753 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9945 BND

2018 XDR to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.1986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 1.8753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3233 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9006 to the December average rate of 2.1836, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1986 was up 12.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9458, 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 10,993 BND
2017 Average 9,570 BND
Yearly Trough Low 9,376 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,616.53 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2119
1.8723
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1.9324, compared to 2.0567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2941 BND (High: 2.1910 / Low: 1.8969). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0146 BND (High: 1.9224 / Low: 1.9077).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2941
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1084 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.1836) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9056), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2780 (+14.59%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.1836
2017 Avg (December) 1.9056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9122 1.8894 1.9006
February 1.9224 1.9077 1.9174
March 1.9169 1.9016 1.9108
April 1.9245 1.9024 1.9091
May 2.0853 1.8920 1.9270
June 2.1491 1.8753 2.0294
July 2.1243 1.8932 1.9941
August 2.1202 1.9092 2.1068
September 2.1214 1.9136 2.0728
October 1.9738 1.9145 1.9645
November 2.1910 1.8969 2.0185
December 2.1986 1.9151 2.1836