YEARLY HIGH
0.0540 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0079 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0211 BHD

2018 SDG to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0461 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0538 to the December average rate of 0.0079, the exchange rate registered a net change of -85.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0540 was down 8.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0592, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 270 BHD
2017 Average 284 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 39 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 230.62 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0583
0.0033
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.0269, compared to 0.0154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0329 BHD (High: 0.0536 / Low: 0.0208). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BHD (High: 0.0079 / Low: 0.0079).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0329
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0296 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0538) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0586), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0048 (-8.25%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0538
2017 Avg (January) 0.0586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0540 0.0535 0.0538
February 0.0536 0.0208 0.0241
March 0.0209 0.0207 0.0208
April 0.0210 0.0207 0.0208
May 0.0210 0.0208 0.0209
June 0.0212 0.0208 0.0210
July 0.0211 0.0209 0.0210
August 0.0210 0.0209 0.0209
September 0.0210 0.0208 0.0209
October 0.0210 0.0079 0.0136
November 0.0079 0.0079 0.0079
December 0.0079 0.0079 0.0079