YEARLY HIGH
38.4001 LSL
YEARLY LOW
32.6030 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.2965 LSL

2017 BHD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 38.4001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 32.6030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7971 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.9111 to the December average rate of 34.8707, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 38.4001 was down 14.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 44.6999, 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 192,001 LSL
2016 Average 194,996 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 163,015 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,985.72 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

37.7103
33.8330
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to LSL 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 35.0374, compared to 35.5555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.0374
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.5555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 3.9113 LSL (High: 36.5143 / Low: 32.6030). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1270 LSL (High: 34.7456 / Low: 33.6185).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.9113
June Spread (Stable) ±1.1270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.5164 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 37.3872) against the same month in 2016 (average: 37.0847), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3025 (+0.82%).

2017 Avg (November) 37.3872
2016 Avg (November) 37.0847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.5094 35.1630 35.9111
February 35.6889 34.3360 35.0506
March 35.5552 33.0691 34.2358
April 36.9990 34.3025 35.7307
May 36.2333 34.1758 35.1399
June 34.7456 33.6185 34.1561
July 35.7252 33.9881 34.7835
August 35.7460 34.3841 35.1072
September 36.0221 34.0762 34.8797
October 37.6705 35.3417 36.3050
November 38.4001 36.2031 37.3872
December 36.5143 32.6030 34.8707