YEARLY HIGH
0.0516 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0486 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0502 BHD

2018 GTQ to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.0486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0513 to the December average rate of 0.0487, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0516 was down 1.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0523, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 258 BHD
2017 Average 256 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 243 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.03 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0515
0.0485
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.0509, compared to 0.0494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0509
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0011 BHD (High: 0.0499 / Low: 0.0488). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BHD (High: 0.0513 / Low: 0.0511).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0513) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0502), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+2.23%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0513
2017 Avg (January) 0.0502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0516 0.0510 0.0513
February 0.0513 0.0511 0.0512
March 0.0511 0.0508 0.0509
April 0.0510 0.0508 0.0509
May 0.0508 0.0505 0.0507
June 0.0509 0.0503 0.0505
July 0.0507 0.0504 0.0505
August 0.0504 0.0498 0.0503
September 0.0499 0.0488 0.0492
October 0.0490 0.0486 0.0488
November 0.0490 0.0488 0.0489
December 0.0488 0.0487 0.0487