YEARLY HIGH
0.8130 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.7978 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8045 KWD

2017 BHD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.8130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.7978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8103 to the December average rate of 0.8008, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8130 was up 0.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8127, 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 4,065 KWD
2016 Average 4,008 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 3,989 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.70 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8114
0.7983
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to KWD 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 0.8081, compared to 0.8009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8081
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0075 KWD (High: 0.8113 / Low: 0.8039). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 KWD (High: 0.8056 / Low: 0.8032).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.8095) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7988), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0108 (+1.35%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.8095
2016 Avg (March) 0.7988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8124 0.8087 0.8103
February 0.8106 0.8081 0.8096
March 0.8130 0.8075 0.8095
April 0.8113 0.8039 0.8079
May 0.8096 0.8047 0.8065
June 0.8056 0.8032 0.8045
July 0.8044 0.8004 0.8028
August 0.8012 0.7987 0.8006
September 0.8007 0.7978 0.7994
October 0.8026 0.7986 0.8010
November 0.8026 0.7991 0.8008
December 0.8029 0.7997 0.8008