YEARLY HIGH
0.5505 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.5195 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5349 BHD

2018 XDR to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.5505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.5195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0310 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5420 to the December average rate of 0.5244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5505 was up 2.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5392, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,753 BHD
2017 Average 2,615 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 2,598 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154.98 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5500
0.5217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 0.5428, compared to 0.5271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5428
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0135 BHD (High: 0.5493 / Low: 0.5358). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 BHD (High: 0.5294 / Low: 0.5274).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.5477) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5106), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0370 (+7.25%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.5477
2017 Avg (March) 0.5106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5493 0.5358 0.5420
February 0.5503 0.5444 0.5477
March 0.5505 0.5443 0.5477
April 0.5495 0.5421 0.5467
May 0.5409 0.5327 0.5379
June 0.5389 0.5311 0.5347
July 0.5367 0.5288 0.5321
August 0.5307 0.5253 0.5279
September 0.5294 0.5274 0.5285
October 0.5277 0.5227 0.5257
November 0.5259 0.5195 0.5241
December 0.5259 0.5229 0.5244