YEARLY HIGH
126.4841 GMD
YEARLY LOW
113.2806 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
121.4771 GMD

2017 BHD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 126.4841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 113.2806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2035 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 115.4971 to the December average rate of 126.0448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 126.4841 was up 10.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 114.7408, 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 632,421 GMD
2016 Average 556,889 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 566,403 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,017.39 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

127.0996
114.4423
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 119.2413, compared to 123.7129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4716 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 119.2413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 123.7129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 3.9443 GMD (High: 125.9479 / Low: 122.0036). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2425 GMD (High: 122.1475 / Low: 121.9050).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.9443
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2425

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3787 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 126.0448) against the same month in 2016 (average: 113.6007), the exchange rate shifted by +12.4442 (+10.95%).

2017 Avg (December) 126.0448
2016 Avg (December) 113.6007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 117.0380 113.2806 115.4971
February 118.5591 115.8263 117.1614
March 120.0170 118.0267 118.6530
April 120.4289 119.3602 119.9475
May 122.7801 120.6746 122.2839
June 122.5422 121.5498 121.9052
July 122.1475 121.9050 122.0258
August 122.6494 120.0081 121.7540
September 122.4427 121.6653 122.1106
October 125.9479 122.0036 124.7684
November 126.1147 125.2359 125.5740
December 126.4841 125.7031 126.0448