2017 BHD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

275.9235 KES

YEARLY LOW

270.8281 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

274.2001 KES

2017 BHD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 275.9235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 270.8281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0954 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 275.1661 to the December average rate of 273.4293, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 275.9235 was up 0.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 273.2702, 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 1,379,617 KES

2016 Average 1,346,222 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,354,140 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,476.95 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

275.5570

272.4163

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to KES 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 274.1673, compared to 274.2329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 274.1673

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 274.2329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 4.0448 KES (High: 275.9235 / Low: 271.8787). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0610 KES (High: 275.8161 / Low: 274.7551).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.0448

July Spread (Stable) ±1.0610

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.1809 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1809

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 275.1661) against the same month in 2016 (average: 271.5716), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5945 (+1.32%).

2017 Avg (January) 275.1661

2016 Avg (January) 271.5716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	275.9235	271.8787	275.1661
February	275.6172	272.9293	274.8589
March	273.8213	270.8281	272.6780
April	275.1137	272.9172	274.2008
May	275.0933	272.9553	273.7836
June	275.5457	272.2157	274.3164
July	275.8161	274.7551	275.2953
August	275.5843	272.9298	274.5394
September	274.1921	272.4378	273.5306
October	275.2736	273.5075	274.1663
November	275.0065	273.1212	274.4366
December	274.5697	272.6815	273.4293