YEARLY HIGH
9.8230 QAR
YEARLY LOW
9.5326 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6517 QAR

2018 BHD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 9.8230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 9.5326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2905 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6575 to the December average rate of 9.6743, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.8230 was down 5.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.3845, 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 49,115 QAR
2017 Average 48,756 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 47,663 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,452.31 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.6805
9.6059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to QAR 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 9.6517, compared to 9.6516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6517
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1660 QAR (High: 9.8230 / Low: 9.6570). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 QAR (High: 9.6646 / Low: 9.6561).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1660
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

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 0.0218 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 9.6743) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.7291), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0548 (-0.56%).

2018 Avg (December) 9.6743
2017 Avg (December) 9.7291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6739 9.6226 9.6575
February 9.6625 9.6490 9.6582
March 9.6646 9.6561 9.6586
April 9.6741 9.6552 9.6577
May 9.6642 9.6397 9.6501
June 9.6485 9.5326 9.6283
July 9.6415 9.5741 9.6121
August 9.6561 9.6148 9.6457
September 9.6733 9.6538 9.6585
October 9.6775 9.6381 9.6585
November 9.7046 9.6547 9.6605
December 9.8230 9.6570 9.6743