YEARLY HIGH
40.1501 NAD
YEARLY LOW
30.6268 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.0464 NAD

2018 BHD to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 40.1501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 30.6268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5233 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.3319 to the December average rate of 37.7704, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 40.1501 was up 4.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 38.3220, 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 200,751 NAD
2017 Average 176,433 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 153,134 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,616.43 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

39.5157
30.6377
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to NAD 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 32.5715, compared to 37.5212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9496 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.5715
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.5212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.5714 NAD (High: 38.5517 / Low: 34.9803). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0847 NAD (High: 31.9411 / Low: 30.8564).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.5714
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0847

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 1.0676 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0676

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 38.7759) against the same month in 2017 (average: 34.8904), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8855 (+11.14%).

2018 Avg (September) 38.7759
2017 Avg (September) 34.8904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.0949 31.2898 32.3319
February 32.2500 30.6268 31.3775
March 31.9411 30.8564 31.4376
April 32.9864 31.3837 32.1044
May 33.7445 32.4970 33.1736
June 36.4963 33.3069 35.0041
July 36.4673 34.6397 35.5261
August 38.5517 34.9803 37.1397
September 40.1501 37.4538 38.7759
October 39.4125 37.5148 38.4913
November 38.3898 36.3148 37.4237
December 38.6757 36.2582 37.7704