YEARLY HIGH
2.1803 GBP
YEARLY LOW
1.7754 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9645 GBP

2016 BHD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BHD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 2.1803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 1.7754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4049 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8423 to the December average rate of 2.1271, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1803 was up 20.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8125, 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 10,902 GBP
2015 Average 8,677 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 8,877 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,024.56 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1804
1.7964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to GBP 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 1.8514, compared to 2.0776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2298 GBP (High: 2.0052 / Low: 1.7754). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0426 GBP (High: 1.8474 / Low: 1.8048).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2298
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0426

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0264 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 2.1484) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7292), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4192 (+24.24%).

2016 Avg (October) 2.1484
2015 Avg (October) 1.7292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8738 1.7952 1.8423
February 1.9132 1.8191 1.8540
March 1.8997 1.8321 1.8598
April 1.8871 1.8152 1.8548
May 1.8474 1.8048 1.8284
June 2.0052 1.7754 1.8692
July 2.0549 1.9859 2.0154
August 2.0588 1.9876 2.0261
September 2.0459 1.9766 2.0180
October 2.1803 2.0444 2.1484
November 2.1665 2.1057 2.1305
December 2.1711 2.0839 2.1271