YEARLY HIGH
93.1066 MUR
YEARLY LOW
85.0126 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
90.1695 MUR

2018 BHD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 93.1066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 85.0126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0941 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.4440 to the December average rate of 91.1344, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 93.1066 was down 2.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 95.8080, 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 465,533 MUR
2017 Average 457,445 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 425,063 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,470.29 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

92.5368
85.9765
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to MUR 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 88.9792, compared to 91.3597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3805 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 88.9792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 91.3597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 3.9810 MUR (High: 88.9936 / Low: 85.0126). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9318 MUR (High: 91.5101 / Low: 90.5783).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.9810
September Spread (Stable) ±0.9318

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.9208 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 91.3857) against the same month in 2017 (average: 92.0860), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7003 (-0.76%).

2018 Avg (June) 91.3857
2017 Avg (June) 92.0860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 89.1410 85.6739 87.4440
February 88.9936 85.0126 86.5232
March 88.4664 86.5880 87.7056
April 90.4468 88.0377 89.3438
May 92.3050 90.4507 91.4729
June 93.1066 89.7261 91.3857
July 91.5832 89.9816 90.8553
August 92.5065 90.6011 91.4266
September 91.5101 90.5783 91.1181
October 92.5424 91.0599 91.6339
November 92.8670 91.5088 91.9901
December 91.7481 90.4497 91.1344