YEARLY HIGH
18.3828 BOB
YEARLY LOW
18.0551 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.3004 BOB

2020 BHD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BHD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 18.3828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 18.0551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3278 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3410 to the December average rate of 18.2841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 18.3828 was down 0.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.4453, 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 91,914 BOB
2019 Average 91,666 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 90,275 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,638.92 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

18.3521
18.2508
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 18.2958, compared to 18.3049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2958
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.3049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2984 BOB (High: 18.3535 / Low: 18.0551). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0405 BOB (High: 18.3606 / Low: 18.3201).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2984
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0405

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0845 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 18.2841) against the same month in 2019 (average: 18.3314), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0474 (-0.26%).

2020 Avg (December) 18.2841
2019 Avg (December) 18.3314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.3670 18.3124 18.3410
February 18.3606 18.3201 18.3437
March 18.3535 18.0551 18.2592
April 18.3694 18.1921 18.2607
May 18.3136 18.1198 18.2643
June 18.3492 18.2768 18.3058
July 18.3653 18.2662 18.3152
August 18.3700 18.2604 18.3118
September 18.3350 18.2786 18.3135
October 18.3456 18.2881 18.3121
November 18.3545 18.2602 18.2930
December 18.3828 18.2099 18.2841