YEARLY HIGH
332.4438 ISK
YEARLY LOW
259.5016 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
286.8437 ISK

2018 BHD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 332.4438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 259.5016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.9422 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 272.5483 to the December average rate of 319.6690, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 332.4438 was up 7.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 309.5884, 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 1,662,219 ISK
2017 Average 1,413,784 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 1,297,508 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 364,711.17 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

332.5148
257.6329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to ISK 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 271.0318, compared to 302.6557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.6239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 271.0318
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 302.6557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 26.1538 ISK (High: 322.8032 / Low: 296.6495). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.8319 ISK (High: 271.4998 / Low: 264.6679).

October Spread (Volatile) ±26.1538
February Spread (Stable) ±6.8319

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 6.6057 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 326.2746) against the same month in 2017 (average: 275.9094), the exchange rate shifted by +50.3652 (+18.25%).

2018 Avg (November) 326.2746
2017 Avg (November) 275.9094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 278.7430 266.3010 272.5483
February 271.4998 264.6679 267.8020
March 267.3944 259.5016 263.8731
April 269.0281 260.7494 264.2575
May 282.0098 269.6427 275.3302
June 288.9760 276.8018 282.3798
July 283.4976 276.3365 281.0689
August 290.2244 281.1691 285.2635
September 300.7775 285.4398 292.9325
October 322.8032 296.6495 310.7258
November 332.4438 320.0598 326.2746
December 328.5604 308.2090 319.6690