YEARLY HIGH
0.2789 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.2421 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2612 BHD

2018 NZD to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.2789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.2421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0369 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2734 to the December average rate of 0.2565, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2789 was down 1.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2838, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,395 BHD
2017 Average 1,340 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 1,210 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 184.36 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2783
0.2430
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 0.2700, compared to 0.2525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0129 BHD (High: 0.2783 / Low: 0.2654). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 BHD (High: 0.2600 / Low: 0.2547).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2754) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+1.18%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2754
2017 Avg (February) 0.2721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2780 0.2666 0.2734
February 0.2789 0.2717 0.2754
March 0.2764 0.2707 0.2734
April 0.2783 0.2654 0.2729
May 0.2654 0.2588 0.2623
June 0.2658 0.2553 0.2624
July 0.2600 0.2547 0.2572
August 0.2569 0.2473 0.2515
September 0.2520 0.2456 0.2487
October 0.2490 0.2421 0.2459
November 0.2594 0.2505 0.2553
December 0.2616 0.2526 0.2565