YEARLY HIGH
315.7336 NPR
YEARLY LOW
268.7355 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
289.9163 NPR

2018 BHD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 315.7336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 268.7355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.9981 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 270.0900 to the December average rate of 299.8734, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 315.7336 was up 8.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 290.2399, 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 1,578,668 NPR
2017 Average 1,380,979 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 1,343,678 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 234,990.34 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

316.6899
265.8537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to NPR 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 278.4670, compared to 301.3655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.8986 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 278.4670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 301.3655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 16.1342 NPR (High: 311.8238 / Low: 295.6896). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7111 NPR (High: 276.7179 / Low: 275.0068).

November Spread (Volatile) ±16.1342
March Spread (Stable) ±1.7111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 7.3516 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 312.4536) against the same month in 2017 (average: 275.9909), the exchange rate shifted by +36.4626 (+13.21%).

2018 Avg (October) 312.4536
2017 Avg (October) 275.9909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 272.1616 268.7355 270.0900
February 276.6049 270.2248 273.2181
March 276.7179 275.0068 275.9557
April 283.6610 274.7011 278.6738
May 289.3068 282.3648 286.1569
June 290.9244 283.7311 286.7074
July 291.7787 288.9070 290.0590
August 301.0060 289.6466 294.9041
September 308.4456 301.0060 305.8013
October 315.7336 309.1306 312.4536
November 311.8238 295.6896 305.1020
December 305.5646 295.9319 299.8734