YEARLY HIGH
21.1666 SBD
YEARLY LOW
20.2924 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.7138 SBD

2017 BHD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 21.1666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 20.2924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8742 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.8399 to the December average rate of 20.6216, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 21.1666 was down 3.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 21.8227, 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 105,833 SBD
2016 Average 104,948 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 101,462 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,371.06 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

20.9351
20.4962
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to SBD 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 20.7706, compared to 20.6570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.7706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.6570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.4114 SBD (High: 20.7038 / Low: 20.2924). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1382 SBD (High: 20.6866 / Low: 20.5484).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4114
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1382

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2161 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 20.8986) against the same month in 2016 (average: 20.6852), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2134 (+1.03%).

2017 Avg (May) 20.8986
2016 Avg (May) 20.6852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.0880 20.7141 20.8399
February 20.7255 20.5401 20.6425
March 20.6866 20.5484 20.6123
April 20.8891 20.5701 20.7443
May 21.1666 20.7564 20.8986
June 21.0309 20.6671 20.8861
July 20.9065 20.5603 20.7489
August 20.7038 20.2924 20.5328
September 20.7883 20.4587 20.5896
October 20.8004 20.6169 20.7025
November 21.0251 20.6390 20.7466
December 20.7665 20.5241 20.6216