YEARLY HIGH
281.9784 XPF
YEARLY LOW
253.0298 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
267.9783 XPF

2018 BHD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 281.9784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 253.0298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.9487 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 259.5357 to the December average rate of 278.2585, 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 281.9784 was down 6.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 303.0351, 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 1,409,892 XPF
2017 Average 1,405,161 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 1,265,149 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 144,743.27 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

280.8675
254.1536
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to XPF 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 261.3607, compared to 274.5959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.2352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 261.3607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 274.5959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 10.7321 XPF (High: 265.3439 / Low: 254.6118). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0232 XPF (High: 270.9965 / Low: 266.9734).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.7321
July Spread (Stable) ±4.0232

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 3.1559 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 278.6413) against the same month in 2017 (average: 269.2553), the exchange rate shifted by +9.3860 (+3.49%).

2018 Avg (November) 278.6413
2017 Avg (November) 269.2553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 265.3439 254.6118 259.5357
February 259.5958 253.0298 256.3798
March 258.3934 254.0462 256.6089
April 261.9345 255.5270 257.8592
May 273.9000 263.9369 267.5598
June 273.2332 267.6181 270.2206
July 270.9965 266.9734 269.3937
August 279.0287 270.2306 274.0236
September 273.7962 268.7460 271.6690
October 279.8130 273.1632 275.5894
November 281.9784 276.2612 278.6413
December 279.9984 275.4820 278.2585