YEARLY HIGH
75.4866 ETB
YEARLY LOW
72.1704 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
73.3396 ETB

2018 BHD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 75.4866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 72.1704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3162 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.8323 to the December average rate of 74.8043, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 75.4866 was up 3.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 73.0339, 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 377,433 ETB
2017 Average 317,808 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 360,852 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,580.96 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

75.0061
72.5840
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to ETB 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 72.9034, compared to 73.7759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8725 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.9034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.7759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.6117 ETB (High: 75.4866 / Low: 73.8749). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2640 ETB (High: 73.1028 / Low: 72.8388).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.6117
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2640

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0896 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0896

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 74.8043) against the same month in 2017 (average: 72.5574), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2469 (+3.10%).

2018 Avg (December) 74.8043
2017 Avg (December) 72.5574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.2895 72.4613 72.8323
February 73.1434 72.6038 72.9495
March 73.1319 72.6548 72.9378
April 73.1205 72.5525 72.8895
May 73.1028 72.8388 72.9357
June 73.1451 72.2471 72.8754
July 73.3757 72.1704 72.7858
August 73.5542 72.8831 73.2427
September 74.1802 73.0367 73.5475
October 74.5631 73.3177 73.9689
November 74.6783 73.9830 74.3060
December 75.4866 73.8749 74.8043