YEARLY HIGH
226.3601 BDT
YEARLY LOW
218.6614 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
222.3114 BDT

2018 BHD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 226.3601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 218.6614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6987 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 220.2948 to the December average rate of 222.4633, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 226.3601 was up 0.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 225.6690, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,131,801 BDT
2017 Average 1,076,575 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 1,093,307 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,493.66 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

224.8389
219.8817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to BDT 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 221.8692, compared to 222.7536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8845 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 221.8692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 222.7536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 4.5425 BDT (High: 224.5236 / Low: 219.9810). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0695 BDT (High: 223.0832 / Low: 222.0137).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.5425
September Spread (Stable) ±1.0695

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.5245 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 223.8513) against the same month in 2017 (average: 218.0314), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8199 (+2.67%).

2018 Avg (October) 223.8513
2017 Avg (October) 218.0314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 221.0983 218.6614 220.2948
February 221.4041 219.8696 220.6977
March 222.8662 219.8230 220.4398
April 224.5236 219.9810 221.7619
May 224.9672 223.6806 224.4258
June 224.6057 221.2956 223.5951
July 223.5962 220.7180 222.3049
August 224.1328 221.2455 223.0907
September 223.0832 222.0137 222.4847
October 226.3601 221.8474 223.8513
November 222.6247 220.7029 222.3268
December 223.3236 221.8705 222.4633