YEARLY HIGH
3.6478 SGD
YEARLY LOW
3.4623 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5637 SGD

2023 BHD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BHD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 22, valuing the pair at 3.6478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 3.4623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1856 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5144 to the December average rate of 3.5309, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.6478 was down 4.42% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.8165, 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 18,239 SGD
2022 Average 18,284 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 17,311 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 927.97 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.6429
3.5027
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 3.5466, compared to 3.5808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.1307 SGD (High: 3.5930 / Low: 3.4623). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0382 SGD (High: 3.6478 / Low: 3.6096).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1307
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0382

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0536 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 3.6313) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.7745), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1433 (-3.80%).

2023 Avg (October) 3.6313
2022 Avg (October) 3.7745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5691 3.4790 3.5144
February 3.5930 3.4623 3.5394
March 3.6065 3.5206 3.5603
April 3.5793 3.5067 3.5360
May 3.5933 3.5134 3.5559
June 3.6004 3.5457 3.5737
July 3.6109 3.5060 3.5444
August 3.6096 3.5405 3.5832
September 3.6422 3.5894 3.6173
October 3.6478 3.6096 3.6313
November 3.6231 3.5300 3.5777
December 3.5659 3.4950 3.5309