YEARLY HIGH
2406.5780 KPW
YEARLY LOW
2356.3109 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2385.5678 KPW

2018 BHD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 2406.5780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 2356.3109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.2671 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2387.7730 to the December average rate of 2387.6205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2406.5780 was up 0.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 2396.7688, 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 12,032,890 KPW
2017 Average 11,933,444 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 11,781,554 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 251,335.62 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2389.9226
2374.7005
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to KPW 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 2385.7802, compared to 2385.3554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2385.7802
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2385.3554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 28.5974 KPW (High: 2384.9083 / Low: 2356.3109). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4963 KPW (High: 2389.1945 / Low: 2386.6981).

June Spread (Volatile) ±28.5974
March Spread (Stable) ±2.4963

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.4915 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4915

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2388.6541) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2384.7862), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8678 (+0.16%).

2018 Avg (November) 2388.6541
2017 Avg (November) 2384.7862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2392.2873 2385.7365 2387.7730
February 2387.9076 2385.2243 2387.2976
March 2389.1945 2386.6981 2387.1497
April 2391.2957 2386.2931 2387.1737
May 2389.6258 2383.0139 2385.3893
June 2384.9083 2356.3109 2379.8978
July 2383.1716 2366.5838 2375.9690
August 2386.7108 2379.6492 2384.9087
September 2391.0860 2386.1919 2387.1272
October 2393.6616 2386.5589 2387.8529
November 2406.5780 2386.4830 2388.6541
December 2390.1399 2387.0653 2387.6205