YEARLY HIGH
3.7195 LYD
YEARLY LOW
3.5095 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6149 LYD

2018 BHD to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 3.7195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 3.5095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2101 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5688 to the December average rate of 3.7061, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.7195 was down 3.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.8410, 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 18,598 LYD
2017 Average 18,466 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 17,547 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,050.26 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.7243
3.5064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to LYD 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 3.5561, compared to 3.6737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0937 LYD (High: 3.6081 / Low: 3.5144). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0265 LYD (High: 3.7140 / Low: 3.6875).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0937
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0265

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0418 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 3.7061) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.6204), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0857 (+2.37%).

2018 Avg (December) 3.7061
2017 Avg (December) 3.6204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6081 3.5144 3.5688
February 3.5472 3.5142 3.5270
March 3.5391 3.5095 3.5245
April 3.5526 3.5136 3.5254
May 3.6262 3.5524 3.5899
June 3.6256 3.5744 3.6008
July 3.6513 3.5935 3.6239
August 3.7013 3.6479 3.6734
September 3.6867 3.6526 3.6650
October 3.6968 3.6470 3.6705
November 3.7140 3.6875 3.7032
December 3.7195 3.6909 3.7061