2018 BHD to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BHD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BHD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 4386.6626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 4142.2028.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 244.4598 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4248.1706 to the December average rate of 4312.7192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4386.6626 was up 0.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 4383.1649, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BHD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BHD to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4273.8070, compared to 4310.9521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 37.1452 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 244.4598 CDF (High: 4386.6626 / Low: 4142.2028). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.4065 CDF (High: 4287.1519 / Low: 4271.7455).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 18.3001 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 4277.7003) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4122.3449), the exchange rate shifted by +155.3555 (+3.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4279.7117 | 4154.2907 | 4248.1706 |
| February | 4313.5315 | 4243.6153 | 4272.4461 |
| March | 4306.0048 | 4263.2813 | 4289.2295 |
| April | 4293.7042 | 4264.2341 | 4283.2303 |
| May | 4287.1519 | 4271.7455 | 4279.7956 |
| June | 4280.0351 | 4226.0735 | 4269.9696 |
| July | 4386.6626 | 4142.2028 | 4277.7003 |
| August | 4355.8198 | 4274.4199 | 4310.3515 |
| September | 4361.4769 | 4309.9447 | 4337.7670 |
| October | 4357.8617 | 4270.7270 | 4319.4669 |
| November | 4361.4137 | 4269.9907 | 4307.7080 |
| December | 4360.1182 | 4270.2286 | 4312.7192 |