YEARLY HIGH
47.6610 EGP
YEARLY LOW
46.6166 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.1989 EGP

2018 BHD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 47.6610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 46.6166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0444 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.9644 to the December average rate of 47.5148, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 47.6610 was down 5.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 50.4078, 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 238,305 EGP
2017 Average 236,490 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 233,083 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,221.82 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

47.5912
46.6749
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to EGP 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 46.9753, compared to 47.4226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.9753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.4226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.7814 EGP (High: 47.4836 / Low: 46.7022). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2050 EGP (High: 46.8217 / Low: 46.6166).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7814
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1213 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 47.5148) against the same month in 2017 (average: 47.2424), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2725 (+0.58%).

2018 Avg (December) 47.5148
2017 Avg (December) 47.2424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.2091 46.8033 46.9644
February 46.9974 46.7864 46.8726
March 46.8217 46.6166 46.7513
April 47.0611 46.6509 46.8675
May 47.4836 46.7022 47.1587
June 47.4080 46.8422 47.2371
July 47.3986 46.9872 47.2185
August 47.5079 47.1909 47.3624
September 47.5881 47.1909 47.4396
October 47.6422 47.4079 47.5047
November 47.6331 47.3193 47.4957
December 47.6610 47.4116 47.5148