YEARLY HIGH
6.1590 TOP
YEARLY LOW
5.8390 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0237 TOP

2018 BHD to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 6.1590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 5.8390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3201 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9616 to the December average rate of 6.0413, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.1590 was down 1.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.2252, 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 30,795 TOP
2017 Average 30,039 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 29,195 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,600.29 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.1539
5.8477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to TOP 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 5.9460, compared to 6.1013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9460
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2128 TOP (High: 6.0916 / Low: 5.8788). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 TOP (High: 6.1386 / Low: 6.1260).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2128
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0884 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0884

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 6.1111) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.9295), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1816 (+3.06%).

2018 Avg (July) 6.1111
2017 Avg (July) 5.9295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0210 5.8700 5.9616
February 5.9205 5.8390 5.8732
March 5.9436 5.8629 5.8972
April 5.9774 5.8624 5.8984
May 6.0916 5.8788 6.0032
June 6.0925 6.0116 6.0425
July 6.1590 6.0650 6.1111
August 6.1273 6.1092 6.1227
September 6.1386 6.1260 6.1284
October 6.1318 6.1008 6.1155
November 6.1262 6.0732 6.0887
December 6.0911 5.9736 6.0413