YEARLY HIGH
2.6740 USD
YEARLY LOW
2.6181 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6506 USD

2018 BHD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 2.6740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 2.6181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0559 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6531 to the December average rate of 2.6529, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6740 was up 0.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6633, 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 13,370 USD
2017 Average 13,259 USD
Yearly Trough Low 13,091 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 279.26 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6555
2.6386
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to USD 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 2.6509, compared to 2.6504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6509
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0318 USD (High: 2.6499 / Low: 2.6181). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 USD (High: 2.6547 / Low: 2.6519).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0318
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.6541) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6498), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+0.16%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.6541
2017 Avg (November) 2.6498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6581 2.6508 2.6531
February 2.6532 2.6502 2.6526
March 2.6547 2.6519 2.6524
April 2.6570 2.6514 2.6524
May 2.6551 2.6478 2.6504
June 2.6499 2.6181 2.6443
July 2.6480 2.6295 2.6400
August 2.6519 2.6441 2.6499
September 2.6568 2.6513 2.6524
October 2.6596 2.6517 2.6532
November 2.6740 2.6516 2.6541
December 2.6557 2.6523 2.6529