2018 BHD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BHD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |