YEARLY HIGH
1.9249 XDR
YEARLY LOW
1.8165 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8699 XDR

2018 BHD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 1.9249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 1.8165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1084 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8450 to the December average rate of 1.9070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9249 was down 3.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9844, 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 9,624 XDR
2017 Average 9,564 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 9,082 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 541.88 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9164
1.8177
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to XDR 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 1.8426, compared to 1.8972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8426
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0459 XDR (High: 1.8665 / Low: 1.8206). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 XDR (High: 1.8961 / Low: 1.8890).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0459
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0190 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.9082) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8817), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0264 (+1.40%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.9082
2017 Avg (November) 1.8817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8665 1.8206 1.8450
February 1.8368 1.8170 1.8260
March 1.8372 1.8165 1.8260
April 1.8447 1.8197 1.8293
May 1.8771 1.8487 1.8592
June 1.8829 1.8557 1.8701
July 1.8911 1.8632 1.8794
August 1.9035 1.8844 1.8943
September 1.8961 1.8890 1.8921
October 1.9130 1.8949 1.9021
November 1.9249 1.9017 1.9082
December 1.9125 1.9014 1.9070