YEARLY HIGH
0.2411 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.2164 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2279 BHD

2018 BGN to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.2411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.2164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0247 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2351 to the December average rate of 0.2192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2411 was up 3.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,206 BHD
2017 Average 1,090 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 1,082 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.57 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2400
0.2170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 0.2336, compared to 0.2222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0094 BHD (High: 0.2397 / Low: 0.2303). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 BHD (High: 0.2208 / Low: 0.2179).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2381) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0329 (+16.05%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2381
2017 Avg (February) 0.2051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2397 0.2303 0.2351
February 0.2411 0.2351 0.2381
March 0.2401 0.2360 0.2377
April 0.2389 0.2329 0.2366
May 0.2311 0.2231 0.2282
June 0.2281 0.2236 0.2258
July 0.2284 0.2251 0.2264
August 0.2258 0.2187 0.2226
September 0.2269 0.2227 0.2246
October 0.2235 0.2181 0.2214
November 0.2209 0.2164 0.2189
December 0.2208 0.2179 0.2192