YEARLY HIGH
41.1014 SZL
YEARLY LOW
30.6747 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.0805 SZL

2018 BHD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 41.1014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 30.6747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4267 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.3655 to the December average rate of 37.7720, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.1014 was up 6.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 38.4178, 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 205,507 SZL
2017 Average 176,491 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 153,374 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,133.57 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

39.8842
30.6515
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to SZL 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 32.5982, compared to 37.5629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9647 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.5982
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.5629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.8198 SZL (High: 38.8330 / Low: 35.0133). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0044 SZL (High: 31.9147 / Low: 30.9103).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.8198
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.1236 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 39.1148) against the same month in 2017 (average: 34.8590), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2557 (+12.21%).

2018 Avg (September) 39.1148
2017 Avg (September) 34.8590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.2457 31.4582 32.3655
February 32.2534 30.6747 31.4209
March 31.9147 30.9103 31.4247
April 33.0041 31.3354 32.0732
May 33.7931 32.5525 33.2411
June 36.5247 33.3126 35.0636
July 36.4651 34.6397 35.4025
August 38.8330 35.0133 37.1519
September 41.1014 37.4713 39.1148
October 39.5155 37.4960 38.5299
November 38.5821 36.3421 37.4063
December 38.6534 36.2358 37.7720