YEARLY HIGH
0.3075 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.2762 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2912 BHD

2018 CAD to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.3075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0312 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3032 to the December average rate of 0.2803, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3075 was down 1.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,537 BHD
2017 Average 1,454 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 1,381 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.24 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3055
0.2780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 0.2953, compared to 0.2871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2953
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0137 BHD (High: 0.3075 / Low: 0.2937). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 BHD (High: 0.2879 / Low: 0.2833).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2998) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2877), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0121 (+4.21%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2998
2017 Avg (February) 0.2877

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3063 0.2996 0.3032
February 0.3075 0.2937 0.2998
March 0.2943 0.2877 0.2916
April 0.3002 0.2920 0.2959
May 0.2955 0.2898 0.2931
June 0.2922 0.2835 0.2882
July 0.2906 0.2854 0.2885
August 0.2922 0.2865 0.2893
September 0.2937 0.2862 0.2894
October 0.2943 0.2864 0.2894
November 0.2879 0.2833 0.2855
December 0.2855 0.2762 0.2803