YEARLY HIGH
0.0602 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0539 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0571 BHD

2018 CNY to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.0602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0587 to the December average rate of 0.0547, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0602 was up 3.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0582, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,504 BHD
2017 Average 1,396 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 1,348 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.37 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0604
0.0538
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.0592, compared to 0.0550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0592
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0022 BHD (High: 0.0599 / Low: 0.0577). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BHD (High: 0.0553 / Low: 0.0547).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0599) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0547), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+9.36%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0599
2017 Avg (April) 0.0547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0599 0.0577 0.0587
February 0.0601 0.0593 0.0596
March 0.0601 0.0593 0.0596
April 0.0602 0.0595 0.0599
May 0.0596 0.0588 0.0592
June 0.0591 0.0570 0.0585
July 0.0574 0.0555 0.0564
August 0.0555 0.0544 0.0551
September 0.0553 0.0547 0.0550
October 0.0549 0.0540 0.0545
November 0.0547 0.0539 0.0543
December 0.0551 0.0542 0.0547