YEARLY HIGH
137.6034 GMD
YEARLY LOW
134.2680 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
136.4744 GMD

2020 BHD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BHD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 137.6034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 134.2680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3354 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.7428 to the December average rate of 137.2740, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 137.6034 was up 0.83% compared to the 2019 peak of 136.4671, 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 688,017 GMD
2019 Average 664,460 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 671,340 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,676.80 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

137.6797
134.7518
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 135.6472, compared to 137.3016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6544 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 135.6472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 137.3016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 1.4246 GMD (High: 136.5741 / Low: 135.1494). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1566 GMD (High: 137.3623 / Low: 137.2057).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4246
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1566

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3771 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3771

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 137.4357) against the same month in 2019 (average: 133.0995), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3362 (+3.26%).

2020 Avg (August) 137.4357
2019 Avg (August) 133.0995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 136.2459 135.4040 135.7428
February 135.6739 134.9164 135.3729
March 135.4111 134.2680 134.9958
April 135.9410 134.5212 135.0681
May 136.5741 135.1494 135.9840
June 136.9420 136.3635 136.7194
July 137.4488 136.6536 137.2456
August 137.6034 137.2767 137.4357
September 137.5782 137.1214 137.2963
October 137.3798 137.1985 137.2598
November 137.3881 137.2224 137.2980
December 137.3623 137.2057 137.2740