2018 BHD to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BHD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BHD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 974.6641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 941.7555.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.9086 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 955.4798 to the December average rate of 965.6985, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 974.6641 was down 0.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 978.5159, 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 NGN 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 954.7796, compared to 960.5662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7866 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 17.7154 NGN (High: 974.6641 / Low: 956.9487). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8834 NGN (High: 957.6969 / Low: 954.8135).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.9577 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 964.6414) against the same month in 2017 (average: 952.5879), the exchange rate shifted by +12.0535 (+1.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 961.0630 | 951.6005 | 955.4798 |
| February | 957.6969 | 954.8135 | 956.2095 |
| March | 957.4345 | 953.9245 | 955.2560 |
| April | 955.7345 | 952.2292 | 954.4616 |
| May | 956.4027 | 952.8143 | 954.6143 |
| June | 956.6132 | 941.7555 | 952.6565 |
| July | 957.2060 | 947.8559 | 952.0350 |
| August | 961.5104 | 952.2046 | 956.6814 |
| September | 965.2915 | 953.0443 | 960.3758 |
| October | 966.7733 | 962.8494 | 963.9651 |
| November | 974.6641 | 956.9487 | 964.6414 |
| December | 970.0481 | 962.8545 | 965.6985 |