2018 BHD to SBD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BHD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BHD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 21.8524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 20.4765.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3759 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.6118 to the December average rate of 21.4447, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.8524 was up 3.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.1666, 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 SBD 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 20.6852, compared to 21.0827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3976 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.7778 SBD (High: 21.8524 / Low: 21.0745). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0429 SBD (High: 20.9595 / Low: 20.9166).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0404 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 21.4447) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.6216), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8231 (+3.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.8562 | 20.4765 | 20.6118 |
| February | 20.6793 | 20.4970 | 20.5714 |
| March | 20.6830 | 20.5440 | 20.6055 |
| April | 20.7455 | 20.5052 | 20.6463 |
| May | 20.9629 | 20.5025 | 20.7540 |
| June | 21.0961 | 20.7007 | 20.9220 |
| July | 20.9957 | 20.7754 | 20.8858 |
| August | 20.9211 | 20.8592 | 20.9053 |
| September | 20.9595 | 20.9166 | 20.9248 |
| October | 21.2975 | 20.9198 | 21.1083 |
| November | 21.4040 | 20.9265 | 21.2274 |
| December | 21.8524 | 21.0745 | 21.4447 |