YEARLY HIGH
0.0855 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0753 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0807 BHD

2018 GHS to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.0855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0830 to the December average rate of 0.0767, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0855 was down 6.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0911, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 427 BHD
2017 Average 429 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 377 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.77 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0859
0.0758
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 0.0833, compared to 0.0781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0833
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0045 BHD (High: 0.0799 / Low: 0.0754). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BHD (High: 0.0855 / Low: 0.0845).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0851) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0833), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+2.17%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0851
2017 Avg (March) 0.0833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0837 0.0824 0.0830
February 0.0849 0.0835 0.0843
March 0.0855 0.0845 0.0851
April 0.0854 0.0840 0.0849
May 0.0840 0.0802 0.0826
June 0.0806 0.0790 0.0800
July 0.0796 0.0784 0.0790
August 0.0800 0.0774 0.0787
September 0.0799 0.0754 0.0787
October 0.0787 0.0760 0.0777
November 0.0787 0.0759 0.0775
December 0.0783 0.0753 0.0767