YEARLY HIGH
0.0414 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0392 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0402 BHD

2018 MAD to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0407 to the December average rate of 0.0395, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0414 was up 2.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0405, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 207 BHD
2017 Average 194 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 196 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.64 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0412
0.0394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 0.0406, compared to 0.0398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0406
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0010 BHD (High: 0.0412 / Low: 0.0402). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BHD (High: 0.0403 / Low: 0.0399).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0410) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0375), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+9.49%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0410
2017 Avg (February) 0.0375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0412 0.0402 0.0407
February 0.0414 0.0407 0.0410
March 0.0413 0.0409 0.0411
April 0.0412 0.0406 0.0409
May 0.0405 0.0395 0.0401
June 0.0402 0.0395 0.0398
July 0.0403 0.0399 0.0401
August 0.0402 0.0394 0.0398
September 0.0403 0.0399 0.0401
October 0.0400 0.0394 0.0397
November 0.0399 0.0393 0.0396
December 0.0398 0.0392 0.0395