2018 BHD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

275.0390 KES

YEARLY LOW

263.7327 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

268.4830 KES

2018 BHD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 275.0390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 263.7327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3063 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 272.9311 to the December average rate of 271.1113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 275.0390 was down 0.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 275.9235, 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 1,375,195 KES

2017 Average 1,370,978 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,318,664 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,531.69 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

273.6524

264.9969

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to KES 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 268.4940, compared to 268.4720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 268.4940

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 268.4720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 5.1181 KES (High: 274.0929 / Low: 268.9748). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4393 KES (High: 268.3782 / Low: 266.9389).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.1181

September Spread (Stable) ±1.4393

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.9395 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 272.9311) against the same month in 2017 (average: 275.1661), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2350 (-0.81%).

2018 Avg (January) 272.9311

2017 Avg (January) 275.1661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	275.0390	271.3628	272.9311
February	270.3495	267.2504	268.9916
March	268.9631	267.2069	268.3105
April	268.1224	264.9391	266.8522
May	268.9674	265.5994	266.7538
June	268.3389	263.7327	267.1248
July	266.5252	264.1565	265.7182
August	267.6803	265.4142	266.7901
September	268.3782	266.9389	267.4834
October	270.3778	267.3443	268.1967
November	274.0929	268.9748	271.5325
December	272.2003	268.8356	271.1113