YEARLY HIGH
303.7636 JPY
YEARLY LOW
277.8190 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
292.6388 JPY

2018 BHD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 303.7636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 277.8190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.9446 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 294.4087 to the December average rate of 297.5241, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 303.7636 was down 2.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 312.0294, 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 1,518,818 JPY
2017 Average 1,486,943 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 1,389,095 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129,722.86 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

302.6341
279.2000
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to JPY 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 288.1694, compared to 297.1081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.9387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 288.1694
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 297.1081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 12.1663 JPY (High: 300.1241 / Low: 287.9578). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1894 JPY (High: 302.4245 / Low: 298.2351).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.1663
November Spread (Stable) ±4.1894

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 8.2157 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.2157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 299.0512) against the same month in 2017 (average: 299.3319), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2807 (-0.09%).

2018 Avg (October) 299.0512
2017 Avg (October) 299.3319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 300.1241 287.9578 294.4087
February 292.1265 281.4721 286.1930
March 283.5607 277.8190 281.1528
April 290.0405 280.5265 285.4260
May 294.0229 287.0737 290.6888
June 292.9403 288.0289 291.1471
July 298.5257 290.4925 294.0755
August 296.1683 291.5789 294.1372
September 301.8848 292.9448 297.1792
October 303.7636 296.6259 299.0512
November 302.4245 298.2351 300.6813
December 301.8033 290.8452 297.5241