YEARLY HIGH
50.4078 EGP
YEARLY LOW
41.7668 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.2809 EGP

2017 BHD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 50.4078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 41.7668.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6410 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.4092 to the December average rate of 47.2424, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 50.4078 was down 3.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 52.1039, 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 252,039 EGP
2016 Average 132,941 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 208,834 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,205.17 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

49.8450
44.6162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to EGP 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 47.5295, compared to 47.0322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4973 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.5295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.0322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 8.2054 EGP (High: 49.9722 / Low: 41.7668). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2344 EGP (High: 46.9391 / Low: 46.7047).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.2054
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2344

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.3573 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3573

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 49.4092) against the same month in 2016 (average: 20.7764), the exchange rate shifted by +28.6329 (+137.81%).

2017 Avg (January) 49.4092
2016 Avg (January) 20.7764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.4078 47.7079 49.4092
February 49.9722 41.7668 45.0520
March 48.4028 42.7958 46.7822
April 48.2361 47.3542 47.9411
May 48.0876 47.7385 47.9840
June 48.1819 47.7084 48.0086
July 48.0661 47.2912 47.5018
August 47.3440 46.7853 47.0689
September 46.9391 46.7047 46.7967
October 46.8961 46.5710 46.7724
November 47.0495 46.6918 46.8110
December 47.4391 46.8810 47.2424