2018 BHD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BHD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BHD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 485.5748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 406.0155.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.5593 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 407.9545 to the December average rate of 478.4757, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 485.5748 was up 18.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 410.1082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BHD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BHD to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 414.1391, compared to 447.2831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 33.1439 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 21.6387 LKR (High: 478.4897 / Low: 456.8510). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5178 LKR (High: 419.2276 / Low: 417.7097).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 478.4757) against the same month in 2017 (average: 406.2560), the exchange rate shifted by +72.2197 (+17.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 410.1252 | 406.0155 | 407.9545 |
| February | 412.9750 | 408.8901 | 410.7373 |
| March | 414.3869 | 410.9125 | 412.8905 |
| April | 418.8376 | 410.9006 | 414.3783 |
| May | 419.2276 | 417.7097 | 418.4918 |
| June | 423.5067 | 414.9745 | 420.3824 |
| July | 423.2041 | 416.6819 | 420.4229 |
| August | 428.4111 | 421.8097 | 424.7867 |
| September | 449.7329 | 428.4111 | 437.9369 |
| October | 464.3601 | 448.2432 | 454.4018 |
| November | 478.4897 | 456.8510 | 467.6743 |
| December | 485.5748 | 473.5301 | 478.4757 |