YEARLY HIGH
9.8220 AED
YEARLY LOW
9.6168 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.7360 AED

2018 BHD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 9.8220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 9.6168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2051 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7448 to the December average rate of 9.7443, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.8220 was up 0.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.7827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,110 AED
2017 Average 48,701 AED
Yearly Trough Low 48,084 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,025.70 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.7539
9.6918
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to AED 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 9.7368, compared to 9.7352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1167 AED (High: 9.7335 / Low: 9.6168). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 AED (High: 9.7505 / Low: 9.7406).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1167
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0224 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 9.7487) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.7324), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0163 (+0.17%).

2018 Avg (November) 9.7487
2017 Avg (November) 9.7324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7626 9.7369 9.7448
February 9.7456 9.7343 9.7430
March 9.7505 9.7406 9.7423
April 9.7592 9.7390 9.7424
May 9.7523 9.7258 9.7353
June 9.7335 9.6168 9.7129
July 9.7265 9.6585 9.6969
August 9.7409 9.7121 9.7335
September 9.7583 9.7388 9.7424
October 9.7689 9.7403 9.7454
November 9.8220 9.7395 9.7487
December 9.7549 9.7424 9.7443