YEARLY HIGH
4840.9259 BIF
YEARLY LOW
4620.1235 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4712.0524 BIF

2018 BHD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 4840.9259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 4620.1235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 220.8024 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4677.6147 to the December average rate of 4795.2312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4840.9259 was up 3.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 4697.9634, 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 24,204,629 BIF
2017 Average 22,842,289 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 23,100,617 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,104,011.96 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4807.1420
4664.2127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to BIF 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 4688.1783, compared to 4735.9264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 47.7481 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4688.1783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4735.9264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 115.3818 BIF (High: 4816.0865 / Low: 4700.7047). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 44.0139 BIF (High: 4738.0415 / Low: 4694.0276).

October Spread (Volatile) ±115.3818
September Spread (Stable) ±44.0139

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 13.2520 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.2520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4795.2312) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4664.3156), the exchange rate shifted by +130.9156 (+2.81%).

2018 Avg (December) 4795.2312
2017 Avg (December) 4664.3156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4705.3010 4643.9132 4677.6147
February 4711.4127 4659.3756 4681.6536
March 4724.3384 4655.0497 4685.0905
April 4728.8283 4665.3967 4699.6185
May 4741.1441 4656.8408 4695.7169
June 4728.2826 4631.3825 4689.3755
July 4726.6237 4620.1235 4676.1235
August 4733.1194 4672.6657 4704.8813
September 4738.0415 4694.0276 4709.8509
October 4816.0865 4700.7047 4752.8577
November 4818.1193 4725.6643 4776.6140
December 4840.9259 4736.7128 4795.2312