YEARLY HIGH
2.6800 CHF
YEARLY LOW
2.4466 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5927 CHF

2018 BHD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 2.6800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 2.4466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2334 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5492 to the December average rate of 2.6324, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6800 was down 1.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7219, 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 13,400 CHF
2017 Average 13,052 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 12,233 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,166.98 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6738
2.4607
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to CHF 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 2.5620, compared to 2.6234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1391 CHF (High: 2.6099 / Low: 2.4708). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0400 CHF (High: 2.6496 / Low: 2.6096).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1391
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0708 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0708

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.6560) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6268), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0292 (+1.11%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.6560
2017 Avg (November) 2.6268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6099 2.4708 2.5492
February 2.5050 2.4466 2.4784
March 2.5370 2.4856 2.5141
April 2.6273 2.5332 2.5694
May 2.6672 2.6084 2.6430
June 2.6404 2.5931 2.6180
July 2.6456 2.6034 2.6251
August 2.6450 2.5670 2.6205
September 2.6050 2.5426 2.5692
October 2.6746 2.6084 2.6373
November 2.6800 2.6342 2.6560
December 2.6496 2.6096 2.6324