YEARLY HIGH
10.3845 QAR
YEARLY LOW
9.6074 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.7512 QAR

2017 BHD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 10.3845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 9.6074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7771 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6581 to the December average rate of 9.7291, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.3845 was up 7.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.6716, 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 51,922 QAR
2016 Average 48,291 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 48,037 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,885.41 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.1296
9.6153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to QAR 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 9.6736, compared to 9.8289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1553 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.7437 QAR (High: 10.3845 / Low: 9.6408). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 QAR (High: 9.6629 / Low: 9.6558).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7437
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3576 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 10.0867) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.6582), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4285 (+4.44%).

2017 Avg (November) 10.0867
2016 Avg (November) 9.6582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6699 9.6538 9.6581
February 9.6629 9.6558 9.6589
March 9.6850 9.6481 9.6584
April 9.6938 9.6475 9.6591
May 9.6980 9.6328 9.6584
June 10.0577 9.6532 9.7484
July 9.9015 9.6210 9.7230
August 9.7873 9.6074 9.7033
September 9.8630 9.6919 9.8185
October 10.0848 9.6504 9.9128
November 10.3845 9.6408 10.0867
December 9.8415 9.6435 9.7291