YEARLY HIGH
4.1311 NZD
YEARLY LOW
3.5851 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8338 NZD

2018 BHD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 4.1311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 3.5851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5461 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6579 to the December average rate of 3.8990, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.1311 was up 6.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.8915, 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 20,656 NZD
2017 Average 18,662 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 17,925 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,730.47 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.1104
3.5882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to NZD 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 3.7062, compared to 3.9614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.1745 NZD (High: 3.7684 / Low: 3.5939). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0766 NZD (High: 3.6943 / Low: 3.6177).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1745
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0766

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1494 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 4.0669) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.7629), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3040 (+8.08%).

2018 Avg (October) 4.0669
2017 Avg (October) 3.7629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7512 3.5977 3.6579
February 3.6800 3.5851 3.6318
March 3.6943 3.6177 3.6573
April 3.7684 3.5939 3.6651
May 3.8633 3.7673 3.8128
June 3.9174 3.7622 3.8122
July 3.9256 3.8456 3.8878
August 4.0443 3.8919 3.9769
September 4.0712 3.9684 4.0204
October 4.1311 4.0160 4.0669
November 3.9913 3.8558 3.9176
December 3.9596 3.8224 3.8990