YEARLY HIGH
197.2908 BTN
YEARLY LOW
167.9620 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
181.1978 BTN

2018 BHD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 197.2908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 167.9620.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.3288 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 168.8082 to the December average rate of 187.4202, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 197.2908 was up 9.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 180.9326, 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 986,454 BTN
2017 Average 862,790 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 839,810 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 146,644.08 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

197.9060
166.1629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to BTN 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 174.0490, compared to 188.3465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.2975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 174.0490
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 188.3465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 10.1569 BTN (High: 194.8904 / Low: 184.7334). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0180 BTN (High: 172.9193 / Low: 171.9013).

November Spread (Volatile) ±10.1569
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.5804 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5804

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 195.2607) against the same month in 2017 (average: 172.5336), the exchange rate shifted by +22.7271 (+13.17%).

2018 Avg (October) 195.2607
2017 Avg (October) 172.5336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 170.1172 167.9620 168.8082
February 172.8666 168.9297 170.7584
March 172.9193 171.9013 172.4790
April 177.2838 171.7206 174.1748
May 180.7942 176.4888 178.8743
June 181.8349 177.3375 179.1995
July 182.3646 180.5370 181.2914
August 188.1274 181.0225 184.3034
September 192.7788 188.1274 191.1231
October 197.2908 193.2033 195.2607
November 194.8904 184.7334 190.6803
December 190.9673 184.9516 187.4202