YEARLY HIGH
0.0553 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0541 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0546 BHD

2018 BOB to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 0.0553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0541.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0545 to the December average rate of 0.0545, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0553 was up 0.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0550, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 276 BHD
2017 Average 272 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 271 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.78 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0549
0.0545
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BHD 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 0.0546, compared to 0.0546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0546
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0009 BHD (High: 0.0550 / Low: 0.0541). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BHD (High: 0.0546 / Low: 0.0545).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0547) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0543), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.67%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0547
2017 Avg (June) 0.0543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0550 0.0541 0.0545
February 0.0546 0.0545 0.0546
March 0.0546 0.0544 0.0546
April 0.0548 0.0545 0.0546
May 0.0547 0.0544 0.0546
June 0.0553 0.0545 0.0547
July 0.0552 0.0547 0.0549
August 0.0548 0.0545 0.0546
September 0.0546 0.0542 0.0545
October 0.0547 0.0545 0.0546
November 0.0550 0.0544 0.0546
December 0.0546 0.0543 0.0545