YEARLY HIGH
4.8421 BAM
YEARLY LOW
4.2258 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5513 BAM

2020 BHD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BHD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 4.8421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 4.2258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6164 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6720 to the December average rate of 4.2621, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.8421 was up 1.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.7593, 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 24,211 BAM
2019 Average 23,171 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 21,129 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,081.78 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.8194
4.2115
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 4.7070, compared to 4.3956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2980 BAM (High: 4.8421 / Low: 4.5442). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0642 BAM (High: 4.8019 / Low: 4.7376).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2980
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0642

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1468 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1468

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 4.6887) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.5878), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1010 (+2.20%).

2020 Avg (March) 4.6887
2019 Avg (March) 4.5878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7154 4.6259 4.6720
February 4.8064 4.6881 4.7558
March 4.8421 4.5442 4.6887
April 4.8019 4.7376 4.7687
May 4.8007 4.6568 4.7510
June 4.6628 4.5554 4.6056
July 4.6257 4.3765 4.5342
August 4.4219 4.3445 4.3874
September 4.4543 4.3266 4.3980
October 4.4457 4.3738 4.4084
November 4.4525 4.3279 4.3834
December 4.3342 4.2258 4.2621