YEARLY HIGH
2.1236 GBP
YEARLY LOW
1.8491 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9875 GBP

2018 BHD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 2.1236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 1.8491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2745 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9204 to the December average rate of 2.0941, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1236 was down 3.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2030, 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 10,618 GBP
2017 Average 10,296 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 9,246 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,372.43 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1149
1.8659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to GBP 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 1.9271, compared to 2.0479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1020 GBP (High: 1.9675 / Low: 1.8655). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0480 GBP (High: 2.1236 / Low: 2.0756).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1020
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0480

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0252 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.0941) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9785), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1157 (+5.85%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.0941
2017 Avg (December) 1.9785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9675 1.8655 1.9204
February 1.9282 1.8595 1.8989
March 1.9253 1.8627 1.8988
April 1.9262 1.8491 1.8867
May 1.9980 1.9489 1.9686
June 2.0232 1.9730 1.9892
July 2.0290 1.9790 2.0038
August 2.0893 2.0145 2.0593
September 2.0622 1.9986 2.0341
October 2.0881 2.0048 2.0384
November 2.0825 2.0206 2.0575
December 2.1236 2.0756 2.0941