YEARLY HIGH
0.0031 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0027 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0029 BHD

2018 JMD to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.0027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0030 to the December average rate of 0.0029, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0031 was up 0.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15 BHD
2017 Average 15 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 14 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.59 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0031
0.0027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.0030, compared to 0.0029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0030
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0001 BHD (High: 0.0029 / Low: 0.0028). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BHD (High: 0.0031 / Low: 0.0030).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0030) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0029), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+3.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0030
2017 Avg (January) 0.0029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
February 0.0030 0.0030 0.0030
March 0.0030 0.0029 0.0030
April 0.0030 0.0030 0.0030
May 0.0030 0.0030 0.0030
June 0.0030 0.0029 0.0029
July 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029
August 0.0028 0.0028 0.0028
September 0.0028 0.0027 0.0028
October 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029
November 0.0030 0.0029 0.0030
December 0.0030 0.0029 0.0029