YEARLY HIGH
3180.3663 IQD
YEARLY LOW
3117.0866 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3154.1789 IQD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BHD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,901,831 IQD
2017 Average 15,553,171 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 15,585,433 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 316,398.34 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3164.6114
3141.9427
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3150.6811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3157.6767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±54.9880
November Spread (Stable) ±9.4047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (December) 3160.9151
2017 Avg (December) 3156.8956

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