YEARLY HIGH
0.2849 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.2689 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2767 BHD

2018 LYD to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.2849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.2689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0161 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2802 to the December average rate of 0.2698, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2849 was up 2.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2790, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,425 BHD
2017 Average 1,354 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 1,344 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.46 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2851
0.2684
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 0.2812, compared to 0.2722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2812
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0074 BHD (High: 0.2845 / Low: 0.2772). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 BHD (High: 0.2712 / Low: 0.2693).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2837) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2645), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0192 (+7.28%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2837
2017 Avg (March) 0.2645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2845 0.2772 0.2802
February 0.2846 0.2819 0.2835
March 0.2849 0.2826 0.2837
April 0.2846 0.2815 0.2837
May 0.2815 0.2758 0.2786
June 0.2798 0.2758 0.2777
July 0.2783 0.2739 0.2760
August 0.2741 0.2702 0.2722
September 0.2738 0.2712 0.2729
October 0.2742 0.2705 0.2724
November 0.2712 0.2693 0.2700
December 0.2709 0.2689 0.2698