YEARLY HIGH
38.0695 SCR
YEARLY LOW
35.2070 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.0958 SCR

2018 BHD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 38.0695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 35.2070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8625 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.9127 to the December average rate of 36.2782, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 38.0695 was up 1.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.5636, 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 190,348 SCR
2017 Average 180,093 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 176,035 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,312.39 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

37.0313
35.6077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to SCR 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 36.0739, compared to 36.1177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0439 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.0739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.1177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.0276 SCR (High: 38.0695 / Low: 36.0419). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1842 SCR (High: 36.0865 / Low: 35.9023).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.0276
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1842

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 0.7976 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7976

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 36.2094) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.1436), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0658 (+0.18%).

2018 Avg (September) 36.2094
2017 Avg (September) 36.1436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.5512 36.1866 36.9127
February 37.1429 35.2070 36.1151
March 37.4057 35.6684 36.1898
April 36.4765 35.6640 35.7394
May 37.2108 35.5834 35.7599
June 35.8906 35.4441 35.7264
July 35.9374 35.6055 35.7615
August 36.0865 35.9023 36.0143
September 38.0695 36.0419 36.2094
October 36.8381 36.0784 36.2113
November 36.5492 36.1571 36.2317
December 36.9819 36.1647 36.2782