YEARLY HIGH
3.8487 SGD
YEARLY LOW
3.5502 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6629 SGD

2016 BHD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BHD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 3.8487. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 22, dropping to 3.5502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2985 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7988 to the December average rate of 3.8121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.8487 was up 1.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.7975, 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 19,244 SGD
2015 Average 18,227 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 17,751 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,492.37 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.8358
3.5513
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to SGD 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 3.6620, compared to 3.6639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1378 SGD (High: 3.7167 / Low: 3.5789). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0478 SGD (High: 3.6045 / Low: 3.5567).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1378
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0478

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0872 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 3.8121) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.7333), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0789 (+2.11%).

2016 Avg (December) 3.8121
2015 Avg (December) 3.7333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8289 3.7445 3.7988
February 3.7870 3.6868 3.7262
March 3.7167 3.5789 3.6390
April 3.6072 3.5569 3.5825
May 3.6641 3.5595 3.6345
June 3.6543 3.5502 3.5909
July 3.6045 3.5567 3.5772
August 3.6147 3.5545 3.5750
September 3.6289 3.5764 3.6064
October 3.6982 3.6166 3.6686
November 3.8003 3.6701 3.7439
December 3.8487 3.7608 3.8121