2017 BHD to PEN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BHD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BHD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 9.0082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 8.5222.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4860 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8552 to the December average rate of 8.6054, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.0082 was down 3.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.3796, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BHD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BHD to PEN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.6856, compared to 8.6064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0791 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.4699 PEN (High: 8.9981 / Low: 8.5282). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0717 PEN (High: 8.6442 / Low: 8.5725).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2115 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 8.8552) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.1160), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2608 (-2.86%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.0082 | 8.6916 | 8.8552 |
| February | 8.7280 | 8.5939 | 8.6437 |
| March | 8.7466 | 8.5988 | 8.6549 |
| April | 8.6592 | 8.5839 | 8.6221 |
| May | 8.7299 | 8.6024 | 8.6801 |
| June | 8.7239 | 8.5952 | 8.6575 |
| July | 8.6442 | 8.5725 | 8.6093 |
| August | 8.6582 | 8.5222 | 8.5954 |
| September | 8.6763 | 8.5617 | 8.6083 |
| October | 8.6753 | 8.5722 | 8.6191 |
| November | 8.9981 | 8.5282 | 8.6009 |
| December | 8.7295 | 8.5659 | 8.6054 |