2018 BHD to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BHD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BHD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 3180.3663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 3117.0866.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.2797 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3152.8749 to the December average rate of 3160.9151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3180.3663 was up 0.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 3175.3694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BHD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BHD to IQD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3150.6811, compared to 3157.6767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.9957 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 54.9880 IQD (High: 3172.0746 / Low: 3117.0866). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.4047 IQD (High: 3165.3174 / Low: 3155.9127).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 8.0245 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 3160.9151) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3156.8956), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0195 (+0.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3177.4298 | 3137.7895 | 3152.8749 |
| February | 3165.6585 | 3137.5648 | 3145.6237 |
| March | 3172.6690 | 3137.3069 | 3148.6379 |
| April | 3167.8025 | 3147.6728 | 3154.5516 |
| May | 3165.8994 | 3145.9782 | 3155.2114 |
| June | 3172.0746 | 3117.0866 | 3147.1869 |
| July | 3157.4126 | 3126.5202 | 3143.8318 |
| August | 3165.9594 | 3147.6235 | 3157.2500 |
| September | 3168.5061 | 3156.8536 | 3162.7224 |
| October | 3167.1866 | 3156.1638 | 3160.5583 |
| November | 3165.3174 | 3155.9127 | 3160.7829 |
| December | 3180.3663 | 3156.2308 | 3160.9151 |