2017 BHD to BOB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BHD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BHD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 18.6722. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 18.1829.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4893 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3531 to the December average rate of 18.3345, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.6722 was up 1.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 18.4772, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BHD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 18.3830, compared to 18.4113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0282 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.3322 BOB (High: 18.6476 / Low: 18.3154). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1726 BOB (High: 18.4762 / Low: 18.3036).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1859 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 18.5154) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.3479), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1675 (+0.91%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.4795 | 18.2693 | 18.3531 |
| February | 18.4440 | 18.2342 | 18.3577 |
| March | 18.4261 | 18.1934 | 18.3653 |
| April | 18.5106 | 18.2679 | 18.4006 |
| May | 18.5626 | 18.3382 | 18.4208 |
| June | 18.4762 | 18.3036 | 18.4006 |
| July | 18.5350 | 18.2927 | 18.4308 |
| August | 18.6476 | 18.3154 | 18.4609 |
| September | 18.6722 | 18.3559 | 18.5154 |
| October | 18.4859 | 18.2542 | 18.3295 |
| November | 18.5851 | 18.2962 | 18.3965 |
| December | 18.4114 | 18.1829 | 18.3345 |