YEARLY HIGH
134.5279 DOP
YEARLY LOW
127.9170 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
131.4482 DOP

2018 BHD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 134.5279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 127.9170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6109 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.6561 to the December average rate of 133.6738, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 134.5279 was up 4.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 128.7743, 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 672,639 DOP
2017 Average 627,556 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 639,585 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,054.30 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

134.1755
128.1544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to DOP 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 130.4758, compared to 132.4207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 130.4758
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 132.4207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.3014 DOP (High: 133.1721 / Low: 129.8706). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6583 DOP (High: 131.5731 / Low: 130.9149).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.3014
May Spread (Stable) ±0.6583

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3042 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 133.6738) against the same month in 2017 (average: 128.1411), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5327 (+4.32%).

2018 Avg (December) 133.6738
2017 Avg (December) 128.1411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 129.4164 127.9170 128.6561
February 130.8082 128.8397 129.7671
March 131.5020 130.2924 130.9474
April 131.5295 130.8630 131.2466
May 131.5731 130.9149 131.2709
June 131.7944 129.7700 130.9667
July 131.6810 130.0306 131.0517
August 132.8028 131.4637 132.0603
September 133.0378 131.9382 132.5835
October 133.1721 129.8706 132.4972
November 133.4394 132.1263 132.6576
December 134.5279 132.7351 133.6738