YEARLY HIGH
41.3512 LSL
YEARLY LOW
30.6202 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.0545 LSL

2018 BHD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 41.3512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 30.6202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7310 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.3357 to the December average rate of 37.8389, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.3512 was up 7.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 38.4001, 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 206,756 LSL
2017 Average 176,479 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 153,101 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,655.17 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

39.8861
30.6222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to LSL 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 32.5907, compared to 37.5183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.5907
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.5183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 3.9295 LSL (High: 41.3512 / Low: 37.4218). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9332 LSL (High: 31.8358 / Low: 30.9026).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.9295
March Spread (Stable) ±0.9332

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.1552 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1552

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 39.1141) against the same month in 2017 (average: 34.8797), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2345 (+12.14%).

2018 Avg (September) 39.1141
2017 Avg (September) 34.8797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.0949 31.4030 32.3357
February 32.2500 30.6202 31.3942
March 31.8358 30.9026 31.4487
April 33.0562 31.3748 32.0832
May 33.7445 32.5652 33.2382
June 36.5555 33.3003 35.0442
July 36.4805 34.6265 35.4014
August 38.7619 34.9538 36.8069
September 41.3512 37.4218 39.1141
October 39.5156 37.5214 38.5520
November 38.3835 36.3148 37.3968
December 38.6557 36.2395 37.8389