YEARLY HIGH
11.1980 MYR
YEARLY LOW
10.2293 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6963 MYR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BHD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 55,990 MYR
2017 Average 57,006 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 51,147 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,843.53 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.1809
10.2324
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5188
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0967

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (November) 11.1018
2017 Avg (November) 11.0471

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