YEARLY HIGH
187.1947 RUB
YEARLY LOW
147.6670 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
166.4211 RUB

2018 BHD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 187.1947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 147.6670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.5277 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.3279 to the December average rate of 179.3501, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 187.1947 was up 15.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 162.6588, 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 935,973 RUB
2017 Average 773,165 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 738,335 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 197,638.68 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

182.2524
147.4256
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to RUB 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 157.5152, compared to 175.3269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.8117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.5152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 175.3269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 15.3212 RUB (High: 166.9892 / Low: 151.6680). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4851 RUB (High: 153.2180 / Low: 149.7329).

April Spread (Volatile) ±15.3212
March Spread (Stable) ±3.4851

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.5346 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 179.3062) against the same month in 2017 (average: 152.8560), the exchange rate shifted by +26.4502 (+17.30%).

2018 Avg (September) 179.3062
2017 Avg (September) 152.8560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 153.1542 148.3335 150.3279
February 154.8252 147.6670 150.8472
March 153.2180 149.7329 151.5362
April 166.9892 151.6680 161.1897
May 169.1860 161.9515 165.2028
June 169.0088 163.3584 165.9877
July 168.2471 162.7576 165.9181
August 180.8978 166.5178 176.0274
September 187.1947 173.9247 179.3062
October 177.5660 172.2867 174.7717
November 180.2467 173.9513 176.5878
December 184.6565 175.8815 179.3501