YEARLY HIGH
7.2271 XCD
YEARLY LOW
7.0756 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1635 XCD

2018 BHD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 7.2271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 7.0756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1515 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1701 to the December average rate of 7.1696, 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 7.2271 was up 0.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.1978, 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 36,135 XCD
2017 Average 35,834 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 35,378 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 757.39 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.1766
7.1308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to XCD 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 7.1641, compared to 7.1628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1641
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0859 XCD (High: 7.1615 / Low: 7.0756). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 XCD (High: 7.1744 / Low: 7.1669).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0859
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 0.0165 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 7.1728) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.1611), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0117 (+0.16%).

2018 Avg (November) 7.1728
2017 Avg (November) 7.1611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1836 7.1640 7.1701
February 7.1705 7.1624 7.1687
March 7.1744 7.1669 7.1682
April 7.1807 7.1656 7.1683
May 7.1756 7.1558 7.1629
June 7.1615 7.0756 7.1464
July 7.1563 7.1065 7.1346
August 7.1669 7.1457 7.1615
September 7.1800 7.1653 7.1681
October 7.1878 7.1664 7.1703
November 7.2271 7.1662 7.1728
December 7.1772 7.1680 7.1696