YEARLY HIGH
974.6641 NGN
YEARLY LOW
941.7555 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
957.6729 NGN

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,873,320 NGN
2017 Average 4,424,852 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 4,708,778 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164,542.89 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

967.0648
950.6687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 954.7796
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 960.5662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±17.7154
February Spread (Stable) ±2.8834

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9577

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (November) 964.6414
2017 Avg (November) 952.5879

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