YEARLY HIGH
4.9854 BAM
YEARLY LOW
4.3118 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6014 BAM

2017 BHD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 4.9854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 4.3118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6736 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8817 to the December average rate of 4.3807, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.9854 was down 0.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.9957, 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 24,927 BAM
2016 Average 23,451 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 21,559 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,368.15 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.9346
4.2998
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 4.7944, compared to 4.4084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3861 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1673 BAM (High: 4.9854 / Low: 4.8181). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0913 BAM (High: 4.4681 / Low: 4.3768).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1673
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0913

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.1536 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.8817) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.7756), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1061 (+2.22%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.8817
2016 Avg (January) 4.7756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9854 4.8181 4.8817
February 4.9154 4.7990 4.8723
March 4.9387 4.7752 4.8533
April 4.9063 4.7477 4.8462
May 4.7766 4.6132 4.6925
June 4.6573 4.5325 4.6205
July 4.5687 4.4140 4.4998
August 4.4254 4.3319 4.3910
September 4.4165 4.3118 4.3527
October 4.4681 4.3768 4.4102
November 4.4739 4.3397 4.4157
December 4.4165 4.3236 4.3807