YEARLY HIGH
18.6722 BOB
YEARLY LOW
18.1829 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.3971 BOB

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BHD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 93,361 BOB
2016 Average 91,488 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 90,914 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,446.44 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.5340
18.3109
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 18.3830, 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.3830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.4113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3322
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1726

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (September) 18.5154
2016 Avg (September) 18.3479

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