YEARLY HIGH
0.8097 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.7918 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8006 KWD

2018 BHD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.8097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 0.7918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0179 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7978 to the December average rate of 0.8065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8097 was down 0.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8130, 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 4,049 KWD
2017 Average 4,022 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 3,959 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.66 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8078
0.7940
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to KWD 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 0.7973, compared to 0.8039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7973
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0095 KWD (High: 0.8012 / Low: 0.7918). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 KWD (High: 0.8009 / Low: 0.7987).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.8067) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8008), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+0.73%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.8067
2017 Avg (November) 0.8008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8009 0.7943 0.7978
February 0.7962 0.7938 0.7951
March 0.7965 0.7940 0.7953
April 0.7983 0.7947 0.7960
May 0.8009 0.7987 0.7999
June 0.8012 0.7918 0.7996
July 0.8012 0.7955 0.7992
August 0.8048 0.8004 0.8030
September 0.8044 0.8021 0.8032
October 0.8077 0.8030 0.8050
November 0.8097 0.8054 0.8067
December 0.8073 0.8049 0.8065