YEARLY HIGH
29.2676 BWP
YEARLY LOW
25.0906 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.0238 BWP

2018 BHD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 29.2676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 25.0906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1770 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.8528 to the December average rate of 28.3735, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.2676 was up 2.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 28.4671, 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 146,338 BWP
2017 Average 137,157 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 125,453 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,885.22 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.9394
25.0260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to BWP 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 25.9229, compared to 28.1248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.9229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.1248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.7021 BWP (High: 28.8397 / Low: 27.1376). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4102 BWP (High: 25.5155 / Low: 25.1053).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.7021
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5006 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 28.6133) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.9562), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6571 (+6.15%).

2018 Avg (September) 28.6133
2017 Avg (September) 26.9562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.2466 25.2958 25.8528
February 25.6912 25.0906 25.3522
March 25.5155 25.1053 25.3728
April 26.0690 25.3627 25.6281
May 26.5796 25.9822 26.2958
June 27.6513 26.4057 27.0357
July 27.5571 26.9668 27.2041
August 28.8397 27.1376 28.0182
September 29.2676 28.0325 28.6133
October 28.8657 28.2009 28.3103
November 28.5968 27.8637 28.2293
December 28.6515 27.7440 28.3735