YEARLY HIGH
180.9326 BTN
YEARLY LOW
155.2388 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
172.5862 BTN

2017 BHD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 180.9326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 155.2388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.6938 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 180.6003 to the December average rate of 170.3912, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 180.9326 was down 0.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 182.2803, 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 904,663 BTN
2016 Average 890,926 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 776,194 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128,469.17 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

181.8402
166.9617
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to BTN 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 174.3987, compared to 170.7736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 174.3987
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 170.7736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 14.9169 BTN (High: 170.1557 / Low: 155.2388). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7923 BTN (High: 180.9326 / Low: 180.1403).

August Spread (Volatile) ±14.9169
January Spread (Stable) ±0.7923

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.6806 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6806

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 180.6003) against the same month in 2016 (average: 178.4719), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1284 (+1.19%).

2017 Avg (January) 180.6003
2016 Avg (January) 178.4719

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 180.9326 180.1403 180.6003
February 180.1844 177.0861 177.8925
March 177.5447 171.9439 174.9201
April 172.3810 170.0791 171.2395
May 172.3736 169.9699 170.8848
June 171.4195 170.4103 170.8552
July 171.8034 170.1269 170.9278
August 170.1557 155.2388 168.2016
September 174.0875 169.4732 170.7718
October 173.5177 171.6487 172.5336
November 173.1867 170.0328 171.8158
December 171.3722 169.2189 170.3912