YEARLY HIGH
0.0399 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0342 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0371 BHD

2018 BWP to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.0342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0387 to the December average rate of 0.0352, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0399 was up 3.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0384, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 199 BHD
2017 Average 182 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 171 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.44 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0399
0.0345
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.0386, compared to 0.0356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0022 BHD (High: 0.0368 / Low: 0.0347). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BHD (High: 0.0398 / Low: 0.0392).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0394) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0361), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+9.38%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0394
2017 Avg (February) 0.0361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0395 0.0381 0.0387
February 0.0399 0.0389 0.0394
March 0.0398 0.0392 0.0394
April 0.0394 0.0384 0.0390
May 0.0385 0.0376 0.0380
June 0.0379 0.0362 0.0370
July 0.0371 0.0363 0.0368
August 0.0368 0.0347 0.0357
September 0.0357 0.0342 0.0350
October 0.0355 0.0346 0.0353
November 0.0359 0.0350 0.0354
December 0.0360 0.0349 0.0352