2018 BHD to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BHD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |