YEARLY HIGH
20.5959 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
19.3949 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.9435 GTQ

2018 BHD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 20.5959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 19.3949.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2010 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5051 to the December average rate of 20.5153, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.5959 was up 2.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.1140, 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 102,979 GTQ
2017 Average 97,474 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 96,974 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,004.92 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.6163
19.4041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to GTQ 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 19.6440, compared to 20.2430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5990 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.6440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.4354 GTQ (High: 20.4904 / Low: 20.0550). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0479 GTQ (High: 19.5586 / Low: 19.5107).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4354
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0479

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0396 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0396

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 20.4998) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.4839), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0159 (+5.21%).

2018 Avg (October) 20.4998
2017 Avg (October) 19.4839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.5960 19.3949 19.5051
February 19.5586 19.5107 19.5275
March 19.6872 19.5555 19.6301
April 19.6858 19.5908 19.6652
May 19.8189 19.6751 19.7228
June 19.8834 19.6352 19.8133
July 19.8529 19.7103 19.7888
August 20.0706 19.8305 19.8865
September 20.4904 20.0550 20.3075
October 20.5959 20.3985 20.4998
November 20.5033 20.4046 20.4602
December 20.5438 20.4741 20.5153