YEARLY HIGH
4386.6626 CDF
YEARLY LOW
4142.2028 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4292.3795 CDF

2018 BHD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 4386.6626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 4142.2028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 244.4598 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4248.1706 to the December average rate of 4312.7192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4386.6626 was up 0.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 4383.1649, 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 21,933,313 CDF
2017 Average 19,335,215 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 20,711,014 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,222,298.94 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4346.7266
4239.2110
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to CDF 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 4273.8070, compared to 4310.9521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 37.1452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4273.8070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4310.9521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 244.4598 CDF (High: 4386.6626 / Low: 4142.2028). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.4065 CDF (High: 4287.1519 / Low: 4271.7455).

July Spread (Volatile) ±244.4598
May Spread (Stable) ±15.4065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 18.3001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.3001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 4277.7003) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4122.3449), the exchange rate shifted by +155.3555 (+3.77%).

2018 Avg (July) 4277.7003
2017 Avg (July) 4122.3449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4279.7117 4154.2907 4248.1706
February 4313.5315 4243.6153 4272.4461
March 4306.0048 4263.2813 4289.2295
April 4293.7042 4264.2341 4283.2303
May 4287.1519 4271.7455 4279.7956
June 4280.0351 4226.0735 4269.9696
July 4386.6626 4142.2028 4277.7003
August 4355.8198 4274.4199 4310.3515
September 4361.4769 4309.9447 4337.7670
October 4357.8617 4270.7270 4319.4669
November 4361.4137 4269.9907 4307.7080
December 4360.1182 4270.2286 4312.7192