YEARLY HIGH
18.4835 BOB
YEARLY LOW
18.0970 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.3152 BOB

2018 BHD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 18.4835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 18.0970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3865 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3377 to the December average rate of 18.3353, 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 18.4835 was down 1.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.6722, 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 92,418 BOB
2017 Average 91,986 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 90,485 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,932.70 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.3534
18.2133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to BOB 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 18.3202, compared to 18.3103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.3202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.3103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2974 BOB (High: 18.4835 / Low: 18.1861). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0236 BOB (High: 18.3504 / Low: 18.3268).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2974
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0236

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0529 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0529

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 18.3377) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.3531), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0154 (-0.08%).

2018 Avg (January) 18.3377
2017 Avg (January) 18.3531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.4835 18.1861 18.3377
February 18.3504 18.3268 18.3316
March 18.3876 18.3101 18.3307
April 18.3450 18.2504 18.3257
May 18.3669 18.2904 18.3174
June 18.3648 18.0970 18.2779
July 18.2838 18.1275 18.2250
August 18.3332 18.2473 18.3023
September 18.4530 18.3116 18.3417
October 18.3580 18.2901 18.3313
November 18.3934 18.1852 18.3263
December 18.4072 18.3222 18.3353