2018 BHD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.8734 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

30.6290 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.0971 ZAR

2018 BHD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 40.8734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 30.6290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2444 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.3427 to the December average rate of 37.9122, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 40.8734 was up 6.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 38.3669, 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 204,367 ZAR

2017 Average 176,431 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 153,145 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,221.81 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

39.8631

30.5821

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to ZAR 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 32.6000, compared to 37.5942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.6000

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.5942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 4.0165 ZAR (High: 38.9777 / Low: 34.9612). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0189 ZAR (High: 31.8910 / Low: 30.8721).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.0165

March Spread (Stable) ±1.0189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.1923 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1923

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 39.0897) against the same month in 2017 (average: 34.8989), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1907 (+12.01%).

2018 Avg (September) 39.0897

2017 Avg (September) 34.8989

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.9966	31.4504	32.3427
February	32.2406	30.6290	31.3555
March	31.8910	30.8721	31.4155
April	33.0054	31.3750	32.1027
May	33.8589	32.4757	33.2193
June	36.6925	33.2898	35.1643
July	36.4508	34.6646	35.3409
August	38.9777	34.9612	37.2421
September	40.8734	37.4481	39.0897
October	39.4351	37.6160	38.5864
November	38.3749	36.2538	37.3941
December	38.8330	36.3491	37.9122