YEARLY HIGH
426.9550 LRD
YEARLY LOW
322.2410 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
381.5041 LRD

2018 BHD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 426.9550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 322.2410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 104.7141 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 336.5677 to the December average rate of 418.0947, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 426.9550 was up 27.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 333.5891, 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 2,134,775 LRD
2017 Average 1,385,355 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,611,205 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 523,570.31 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

427.0583
326.6061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to LRD 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 349.7455, compared to 413.2628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 63.5173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 349.7455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 413.2628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 30.9674 LRD (High: 426.9550 / Low: 395.9877). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7154 LRD (High: 419.3912 / Low: 416.6758).

July Spread (Volatile) ±30.9674
December Spread (Stable) ±2.7154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.1513 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 409.8189) against the same month in 2017 (average: 245.8869), the exchange rate shifted by +163.9320 (+66.67%).

2018 Avg (July) 409.8189
2017 Avg (July) 245.8869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 342.8168 325.3381 336.5677
February 346.1802 322.2410 334.9771
March 349.0300 345.7854 347.6819
April 349.8655 345.9955 347.7434
May 366.0760 347.5446 354.8457
June 396.0389 366.0286 376.6572
July 426.9550 395.9877 409.8189
August 409.9399 400.7071 406.6676
September 424.0256 408.9667 410.6874
October 417.1615 412.6082 415.6208
November 422.8225 415.5230 418.6873
December 419.3912 416.6758 418.0947