2018 BHD to PLN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BHD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BHD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 10.1817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 8.8093.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3724 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0492 to the December average rate of 10.0040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.1817 was down 9.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.1914, 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 PLN 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 9.2467, compared to 9.8973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6506 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.5265 PLN (High: 9.9489 / Low: 9.4225). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1557 PLN (High: 10.0766 / Low: 9.9209).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0951 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 9.9451) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.6190), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3261 (+3.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.3195 | 8.8172 | 9.0492 |
| February | 9.0847 | 8.8093 | 8.9541 |
| March | 9.1585 | 8.9499 | 9.0529 |
| April | 9.3030 | 8.8934 | 9.0606 |
| May | 9.9489 | 9.4225 | 9.6100 |
| June | 9.9800 | 9.5895 | 9.7531 |
| July | 9.9504 | 9.6426 | 9.7624 |
| August | 10.1051 | 9.6636 | 9.8410 |
| September | 9.9057 | 9.6500 | 9.7916 |
| October | 10.1817 | 9.8174 | 9.9451 |
| November | 10.1738 | 9.9494 | 10.0396 |
| December | 10.0766 | 9.9209 | 10.0040 |