YEARLY HIGH
18.4772 BOB
YEARLY LOW
18.0892 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.2976 BOB

2016 BHD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BHD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 18.4772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 18.0892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3880 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3287 to the December average rate of 18.3658, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.4772 was up 0.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.4064, 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 92,386 BOB
2015 Average 91,554 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 90,446 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,940.04 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.3887
18.1149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to BOB 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 18.2591, compared to 18.3362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0772 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2591
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.3362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.2604 BOB (High: 18.3523 / Low: 18.0919). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0959 BOB (High: 18.3091 / Low: 18.2132).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2604
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0959

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1458 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 18.3658) against the same month in 2015 (average: 18.3059), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0600 (+0.33%).

2016 Avg (December) 18.3658
2015 Avg (December) 18.3059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.3831 18.2832 18.3287
February 18.3364 18.1961 18.2835
March 18.2067 18.0892 18.1377
April 18.3523 18.0919 18.2423
May 18.3641 18.2574 18.2945
June 18.3091 18.2132 18.2676
July 18.3415 18.2057 18.2712
August 18.3981 18.2983 18.3461
September 18.4085 18.3056 18.3479
October 18.3813 18.2542 18.3402
November 18.4219 18.2681 18.3460
December 18.4772 18.2915 18.3658