YEARLY HIGH
13.2734 GHS
YEARLY LOW
11.6970 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4118 GHS

2018 BHD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 13.2734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 11.6970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5764 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0473 to the December average rate of 13.0479, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.2734 was up 4.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.6600, 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 66,367 GHS
2017 Average 58,333 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 58,485 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,882.16 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.1773
11.6240
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to GHS 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 12.0089, compared to 12.8146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0089
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.7462 GHS (High: 13.2644 / Low: 12.5182). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1309 GHS (High: 11.8279 / Low: 11.6970).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7462
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1309

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1866 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1866

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 13.0479) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.9640), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0839 (+9.06%).

2018 Avg (December) 13.0479
2017 Avg (December) 11.9640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1400 11.9452 12.0473
February 11.9740 11.7778 11.8608
March 11.8279 11.6970 11.7535
April 11.9014 11.7078 11.7829
May 12.4617 11.8981 12.1158
June 12.6551 12.4015 12.4934
July 12.7493 12.5557 12.6546
August 12.9257 12.5063 12.7144
September 13.2644 12.5182 12.7017
October 13.1577 12.7144 12.8651
November 13.1780 12.7082 12.9042
December 13.2734 12.7652 13.0479