YEARLY HIGH
1559.4666 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1513.7681 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1534.3098 SOS

2018 BHD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1559.4666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 1513.7681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.6985 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1538.2617 to the December average rate of 1538.5292, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1559.4666 was down 0.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 1574.6696, 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 7,797,333 SOS
2017 Average 7,677,697 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 7,568,841 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 228,492.27 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1542.4435
1524.0373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to SOS 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 1534.2993, compared to 1534.3203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1534.2993
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1534.3203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 38.3101 SOS (High: 1559.4666 / Low: 1521.1565). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.8722 SOS (High: 1536.0953 / Low: 1530.2232).

January Spread (Volatile) ±38.3101
September Spread (Stable) ±5.8722

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.7653 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7653

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1538.2617) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1532.6882), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5736 (+0.36%).

2018 Avg (January) 1538.2617
2017 Avg (January) 1532.6882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1559.4666 1521.1565 1538.2617
February 1546.8335 1533.6350 1540.7101
March 1551.7900 1532.8523 1540.9097
April 1544.8920 1517.1046 1532.1444
May 1540.8280 1514.6299 1528.1987
June 1536.5308 1513.7681 1525.5712
July 1534.6392 1516.0301 1526.5552
August 1535.5095 1527.7505 1532.3352
September 1536.0953 1530.2232 1533.9046
October 1541.6784 1531.4509 1537.1466
November 1541.3185 1533.8573 1537.4511
December 1541.8062 1534.1636 1538.5292