YEARLY HIGH
0.0059 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0050 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0052 BHD

2018 AFN to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0054 to the December average rate of 0.0050, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0059 was up 2.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0057, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29 BHD
2017 Average 28 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 25 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.55 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0055
0.0049
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BHD 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 0.0054, compared to 0.0051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0009 BHD (High: 0.0059 / Low: 0.0050). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BHD (High: 0.0054 / Low: 0.0054).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0050) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0055), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-8.94%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0050
2017 Avg (November) 0.0055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0054 0.0053 0.0054
February 0.0055 0.0054 0.0054
March 0.0054 0.0054 0.0054
April 0.0054 0.0054 0.0054
May 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
June 0.0053 0.0052 0.0053
July 0.0053 0.0052 0.0052
August 0.0052 0.0051 0.0052
September 0.0051 0.0050 0.0050
October 0.0050 0.0050 0.0050
November 0.0059 0.0050 0.0050
December 0.0050 0.0050 0.0050