YEARLY HIGH
0.0165 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0154 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0158 BHD

2018 HNL to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.0165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0160 to the December average rate of 0.0155, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0165 was down 0.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0165, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 82 BHD
2017 Average 80 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 77 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.46 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0160
0.0155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 0.0159, compared to 0.0157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0011 BHD (High: 0.0165 / Low: 0.0154). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BHD (High: 0.0159 / Low: 0.0159).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0155) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0160), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-2.59%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0155
2017 Avg (December) 0.0160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0160 0.0159 0.0160
February 0.0160 0.0159 0.0160
March 0.0160 0.0159 0.0160
April 0.0159 0.0159 0.0159
May 0.0159 0.0158 0.0159
June 0.0160 0.0157 0.0158
July 0.0159 0.0157 0.0158
August 0.0158 0.0157 0.0157
September 0.0157 0.0156 0.0157
October 0.0157 0.0156 0.0157
November 0.0156 0.0155 0.0155
December 0.0165 0.0154 0.0155