YEARLY HIGH
21.8524 SBD
YEARLY LOW
20.4765 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.8839 SBD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BHD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 109,262 SBD
2017 Average 103,570 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 102,382 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,879.53 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.5320
20.4840
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.6852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.0827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7778
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0429

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0404 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (December) 21.4447
2017 Avg (December) 20.6216

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