YEARLY HIGH
0.5408 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.4709 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5038 BHD

2018 FKP to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.5408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.4709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0699 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5209 to the December average rate of 0.4775, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5408 was up 5.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,704 BHD
2017 Average 2,430 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 2,354 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 349.50 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5354
0.4723
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 0.5192, compared to 0.4884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0278 BHD (High: 0.5361 / Low: 0.5083). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 BHD (High: 0.4818 / Low: 0.4709).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0278
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0221 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.5301) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4765), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0536 (+11.25%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.5301
2017 Avg (April) 0.4765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5361 0.5083 0.5209
February 0.5378 0.5186 0.5266
March 0.5369 0.5194 0.5267
April 0.5408 0.5192 0.5301
May 0.5131 0.5005 0.5080
June 0.5068 0.4943 0.5027
July 0.5053 0.4929 0.4991
August 0.4964 0.4786 0.4856
September 0.5004 0.4849 0.4917
October 0.4988 0.4789 0.4906
November 0.4949 0.4802 0.4861
December 0.4818 0.4709 0.4775