YEARLY HIGH
1550.0127 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1390.8842 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1473.0551 XAF

2018 BHD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 1550.0127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1390.8842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 159.1284 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1426.6470 to the December average rate of 1529.5644, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1550.0127 was down 7.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 1668.5497, 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 7,750,063 XAF
2017 Average 7,714,980 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 6,954,421 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 795,642.11 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1543.9061
1397.0621
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to XAF 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 1436.6786, compared to 1509.4317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 72.7530 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1436.6786
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1509.4317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 58.9933 XAF (High: 1458.5738 / Low: 1399.5805). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.1150 XAF (High: 1489.6462 / Low: 1467.5312).

January Spread (Volatile) ±58.9933
July Spread (Stable) ±22.1150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 17.3479 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.3479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1531.6691) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1480.0748), the exchange rate shifted by +51.5943 (+3.49%).

2018 Avg (November) 1531.6691
2017 Avg (November) 1480.0748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1458.5738 1399.5805 1426.6470
February 1426.9772 1390.8842 1409.2991
March 1420.3680 1396.4717 1410.5587
April 1439.8327 1404.6115 1417.4314
May 1505.6065 1450.8401 1470.7546
June 1501.9408 1471.0750 1485.3808
July 1489.6462 1467.5312 1480.8353
August 1533.7981 1485.4358 1506.2857
September 1505.0356 1477.2750 1493.3429
October 1538.1097 1501.5561 1514.8925
November 1550.0127 1518.5858 1531.6691
December 1539.1290 1514.3024 1529.5644