YEARLY HIGH
3.8482 SGD
YEARLY LOW
3.5483 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6616 SGD

2017 BHD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 3.8482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 3.5483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2999 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7920 to the December average rate of 3.5704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.8482 was down 0.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.8487, 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 19,241 SGD
2016 Average 18,315 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 17,742 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,499.29 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.8142
3.5482
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 3.7250, compared to 3.5982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1080 SGD (High: 3.8482 / Low: 3.7402). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0325 SGD (High: 3.7273 / Low: 3.6949).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1080
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0325

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0398 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.7920) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.7988), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0068 (-0.18%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.7920
2016 Avg (January) 3.7988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8482 3.7402 3.7920
February 3.7757 3.7264 3.7522
March 3.7692 3.6986 3.7275
April 3.7273 3.6949 3.7095
May 3.7453 3.6641 3.6997
June 3.6856 3.6468 3.6692
July 3.6715 3.5959 3.6334
August 3.6261 3.5935 3.6085
September 3.6029 3.5523 3.5802
October 3.6264 3.5760 3.6039
November 3.6184 3.5599 3.5927
December 3.5904 3.5483 3.5704