2018 ZAR to BZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1743 BZD

YEARLY LOW

0.1304 BZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1529 BZD

2018 ZAR to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.1743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.1304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0439 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1649 to the December average rate of 0.1411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1743 was up 6.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1638, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,714 BZD

2017 Average 7,564 BZD

Yearly Trough Low 6,519 BZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,194.55 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1735

0.1332

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.1637, compared to 0.1420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1637

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0153 BZD (High: 0.1520 / Low: 0.1367). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 BZD (High: 0.1726 / Low: 0.1667).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0153

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1701) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1526), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0176 (+11.50%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1701

2017 Avg (February) 0.1526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1693	0.1614	0.1649
February	0.1743	0.1653	0.1701
March	0.1726	0.1667	0.1697
April	0.1699	0.1615	0.1661
May	0.1642	0.1573	0.1604
June	0.1602	0.1450	0.1513
July	0.1533	0.1452	0.1502
August	0.1520	0.1367	0.1431
September	0.1425	0.1304	0.1365
October	0.1417	0.1352	0.1382
November	0.1474	0.1393	0.1430
December	0.1475	0.1377	0.1411