YEARLY HIGH
22.6721 SBD
YEARLY LOW
21.2199 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.8255 SBD

2020 BHD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BHD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 22.6721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 21.2199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4522 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.9669 to the December average rate of 21.3288, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 22.6721 was up 2.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 22.1126, 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 113,360 SBD
2019 Average 108,768 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 106,099 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,261.23 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

22.1740
21.2519
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 21.9951, compared to 21.6558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.9951
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.6558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8459 SBD (High: 22.6721 / Low: 21.8262). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1390 SBD (High: 21.9537 / Low: 21.8147).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8459
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1390

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 21.9493) against the same month in 2019 (average: 21.5607), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3887 (+1.80%).

2020 Avg (March) 21.9493
2019 Avg (March) 21.5607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.1082 21.6374 21.9669
February 21.9537 21.8147 21.8953
March 22.6721 21.8262 21.9493
April 22.1071 21.9522 22.0159
May 22.2034 21.8627 22.0457
June 22.1923 22.0381 22.0972
July 22.2006 21.8545 22.0662
August 21.9319 21.7703 21.8977
September 21.9284 21.5660 21.6965
October 21.6590 21.4246 21.5406
November 21.4899 21.2224 21.4053
December 21.4342 21.2199 21.3288