YEARLY HIGH
0.0488 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0458 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0479 BHD

2018 SBD to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.0488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0485 to the December average rate of 0.0466, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0488 was down 0.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 244 BHD
2017 Average 241 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 229 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.37 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0488
0.0464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.0483, compared to 0.0474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0017 BHD (High: 0.0475 / Low: 0.0458). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BHD (High: 0.0478 / Low: 0.0477).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0485) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0480), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+1.10%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0485
2017 Avg (January) 0.0480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0488 0.0479 0.0485
February 0.0488 0.0484 0.0486
March 0.0487 0.0483 0.0485
April 0.0488 0.0482 0.0484
May 0.0488 0.0477 0.0482
June 0.0483 0.0474 0.0478
July 0.0481 0.0476 0.0479
August 0.0479 0.0478 0.0478
September 0.0478 0.0477 0.0478
October 0.0478 0.0470 0.0474
November 0.0478 0.0467 0.0471
December 0.0475 0.0458 0.0466