2018 BHD to MYR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BHD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BHD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 11.1980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 10.2293.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9687 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4936 to the December average rate of 11.0685, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.1980 was down 6.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.9281, 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 MYR 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 10.4395, compared to 10.9531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5137 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5188 MYR (High: 10.7956 / Low: 10.2768). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0967 MYR (High: 11.0131 / Low: 10.9164).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1147 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 11.1018) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.0471), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0547 (+0.50%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.7956 | 10.2768 | 10.4936 |
| February | 10.4960 | 10.3121 | 10.3789 |
| March | 10.4231 | 10.2293 | 10.3555 |
| April | 10.4011 | 10.2413 | 10.3115 |
| May | 10.7313 | 10.4006 | 10.5247 |
| June | 10.6950 | 10.5191 | 10.5728 |
| July | 10.7573 | 10.5961 | 10.6876 |
| August | 10.9424 | 10.7520 | 10.8473 |
| September | 11.0131 | 10.9164 | 10.9781 |
| October | 11.1037 | 10.9782 | 11.0356 |
| November | 11.1980 | 11.0132 | 11.1018 |
| December | 11.1251 | 10.9629 | 11.0685 |