YEARLY HIGH
27.0344 MAD
YEARLY LOW
24.6749 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.7406 MAD

2017 BHD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 27.0344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 24.6749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3596 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.6901 to the December average rate of 24.9889, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 27.0344 was down 0.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 27.0944, 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 135,172 MAD
2016 Average 130,016 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 123,374 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,797.87 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

26.8773
24.6547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to MAD 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 26.4214, compared to 25.0598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3616 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.4214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.0598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.6336 MAD (High: 25.6682 / Low: 25.0346). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3467 MAD (High: 25.1389 / Low: 24.7922).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.6336
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3467

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5227 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 26.6901) against the same month in 2016 (average: 26.2837), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4064 (+1.55%).

2017 Avg (January) 26.6901
2016 Avg (January) 26.2837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.0344 26.4713 26.6901
February 26.8505 26.4164 26.6921
March 26.9069 26.3710 26.6172
April 26.7749 26.2749 26.6031
May 26.3643 25.8110 26.0803
June 25.9701 25.5430 25.8455
July 25.6682 25.0346 25.4041
August 25.1844 24.7561 25.0344
September 25.1343 24.6749 24.8400
October 25.2506 24.8876 25.0425
November 25.2640 24.7222 25.0489
December 25.1389 24.7922 24.9889