YEARLY HIGH
3.6488 CAD
YEARLY LOW
3.2106 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4421 CAD

2017 BHD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 3.6488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 3.2106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4381 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5047 to the December average rate of 3.3835, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.6488 was down 5.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.8700, 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 18,244 CAD
2016 Average 17,576 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 16,053 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,190.73 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.6412
3.2260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to CAD 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 3.5386, compared to 3.3455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1930 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.1480 CAD (High: 3.5856 / Low: 3.4376). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0557 CAD (High: 3.5823 / Low: 3.5265).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1480
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0557

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1622 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1622

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 3.6066) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.4333), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1732 (+5.05%).

2017 Avg (May) 3.6066
2016 Avg (May) 3.4333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5701 3.4593 3.5047
February 3.5310 3.4535 3.4761
March 3.5823 3.5265 3.5499
April 3.6245 3.5130 3.5653
May 3.6488 3.5566 3.6066
June 3.5856 3.4376 3.5290
July 3.4443 3.2965 3.3668
August 3.3821 3.3070 3.3427
September 3.3086 3.2106 3.2606
October 3.4187 3.2927 3.3392
November 3.4172 3.3607 3.3805
December 3.4154 3.3327 3.3835