YEARLY HIGH
0.2886 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.2718 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2797 BHD

2018 SGD to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.2886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.2718.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0167 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2852 to the December average rate of 0.2749, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2886 was up 2.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2818, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,443 BHD
2017 Average 1,366 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 1,359 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.68 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2880
0.2718
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 0.2844, compared to 0.2751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0073 BHD (High: 0.2886 / Low: 0.2813). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 BHD (High: 0.2766 / Low: 0.2738).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2852) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2637), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0215 (+8.14%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2852
2017 Avg (January) 0.2637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2886 0.2813 0.2852
February 0.2881 0.2831 0.2856
March 0.2882 0.2851 0.2867
April 0.2882 0.2839 0.2865
May 0.2833 0.2796 0.2817
June 0.2835 0.2763 0.2805
July 0.2802 0.2765 0.2780
August 0.2777 0.2732 0.2757
September 0.2764 0.2734 0.2749
October 0.2749 0.2718 0.2732
November 0.2752 0.2723 0.2740
December 0.2766 0.2738 0.2749