YEARLY HIGH
184.6208 KGS
YEARLY LOW
178.3776 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
181.3934 KGS

2018 BHD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 184.6208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 178.3776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2432 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 183.1739 to the December average rate of 182.2718, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 184.6208 was down 0.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 185.0942, 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 923,104 KGS
2017 Average 911,698 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 891,888 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,216.01 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

183.4795
179.8116
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to KGS 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 181.4860, compared to 181.3008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1852 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 181.4860
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.3008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.2702 KGS (High: 184.6208 / Low: 181.3505). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2513 KGS (High: 182.4698 / Low: 182.2185).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.2702
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2513

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 1.9117 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 183.1739) against the same month in 2017 (average: 183.9508), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7770 (-0.42%).

2018 Avg (January) 183.1739
2017 Avg (January) 183.9508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 184.6208 181.3505 183.1739
February 182.8126 180.2462 181.2622
March 181.1184 180.4291 180.7952
April 181.7561 181.0277 181.3942
May 182.8527 180.6397 181.6760
June 181.1791 178.3776 180.6145
July 180.7168 179.2276 180.1173
August 180.6938 180.1592 180.5574
September 181.0251 180.6546 180.7254
October 182.4211 180.6823 181.7907
November 183.7158 182.1774 182.3422
December 182.4698 182.2185 182.2718