YEARLY HIGH
4.9957 BAM
YEARLY LOW
4.5095 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6898 BAM

2016 BHD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BHD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 4.9957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 4.5095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4862 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7756 to the December average rate of 4.9274, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.9957 was up 1.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.9459, 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 24,978 BAM
2015 Average 23,376 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 22,547 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,431.04 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.9625
4.5405
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to BAM 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 4.6481, compared to 4.7314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0833 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6481
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2500 BAM (High: 4.9111 / Low: 4.6611). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0472 BAM (High: 4.6560 / Low: 4.6088).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2500
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0472

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.1040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.9274) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.7588), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1686 (+3.54%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.9274
2015 Avg (December) 4.7588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8128 4.7504 4.7756
February 4.7744 4.5871 4.6716
March 4.7722 4.5662 4.6597
April 4.6213 4.5351 4.5757
May 4.6652 4.5095 4.5921
June 4.6953 4.5547 4.6140
July 4.7210 4.6431 4.6852
August 4.6801 4.5814 4.6318
September 4.6560 4.6088 4.6310
October 4.7730 4.6191 4.7029
November 4.9111 4.6611 4.8104
December 4.9957 4.8287 4.9274