2016 BHD to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BHD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BHD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 114.7408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 103.9312.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8096 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 104.8103 to the December average rate of 113.6007, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 114.7408 was down 1.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 116.1177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BHD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
BHD to GMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 109.4995, compared to 113.2225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7230 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 9.6685 GMD (High: 113.5997 / Low: 103.9312). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6165 GMD (High: 113.4977 / Low: 112.8812).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2092 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 113.6007) against the same month in 2015 (average: 104.8281), the exchange rate shifted by +8.7726 (+8.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 105.1475 | 104.0921 | 104.8103 |
| February | 105.0322 | 103.9352 | 104.6856 |
| March | 113.5997 | 103.9312 | 107.7362 |
| April | 113.6473 | 112.4345 | 113.1633 |
| May | 113.6761 | 112.9738 | 113.4052 |
| June | 113.6682 | 112.2736 | 113.1960 |
| July | 113.4665 | 112.6328 | 113.1401 |
| August | 113.8496 | 112.5129 | 113.1242 |
| September | 113.2838 | 112.6394 | 113.0267 |
| October | 113.4977 | 112.8812 | 113.1721 |
| November | 114.0662 | 112.5636 | 113.2710 |
| December | 114.7408 | 112.5289 | 113.6007 |