YEARLY HIGH
2.6665 BSD
YEARLY LOW
2.6369 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6517 BSD

2017 BHD to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 2.6665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 2.6369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0296 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6519 to the December average rate of 2.6522, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.6665 was up 0.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.6647, 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 13,332 BSD
2016 Average 13,262 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 13,184 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148.17 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.6532
2.6495
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to BSD 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 2.6521, compared to 2.6513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6521
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0296 BSD (High: 2.6665 / Low: 2.6369). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 BSD (High: 2.6529 / Low: 2.6506).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0296
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.6519) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.6534), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-0.06%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.6519
2016 Avg (January) 2.6534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6665 2.6369 2.6519
February 2.6613 2.6389 2.6514
March 2.6596 2.6505 2.6525
April 2.6625 2.6503 2.6529
May 2.6633 2.6513 2.6526
June 2.6571 2.6496 2.6513
July 2.6522 2.6490 2.6513
August 2.6529 2.6506 2.6519
September 2.6531 2.6504 2.6520
October 2.6525 2.6381 2.6505
November 2.6523 2.6462 2.6498
December 2.6585 2.6503 2.6522