2017 BHD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BHD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BHD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1574.6696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 1516.3180.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.3515 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1532.6882 to the December average rate of 1538.2244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1574.6696 was down 4.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 1652.8058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BHD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BHD to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1535.0450, compared to 1536.0749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0299 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 52.2934 SOS (High: 1574.3232 / Low: 1522.0298). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.3162 SOS (High: 1546.8212 / Low: 1530.5050).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.8091 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1538.2244) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1520.3236), the exchange rate shifted by +17.9008 (+1.18%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1544.8893 | 1517.8805 | 1532.6882 |
| February | 1546.3043 | 1525.1585 | 1535.7973 |
| March | 1543.0204 | 1518.0464 | 1533.2668 |
| April | 1546.8212 | 1530.5050 | 1537.7345 |
| May | 1562.1519 | 1526.3161 | 1535.1573 |
| June | 1558.9043 | 1524.6662 | 1535.6259 |
| July | 1556.5833 | 1516.3180 | 1532.3069 |
| August | 1562.0690 | 1519.5706 | 1534.3603 |
| September | 1561.6425 | 1528.7752 | 1540.7260 |
| October | 1555.1764 | 1528.3556 | 1535.9170 |
| November | 1574.3232 | 1522.0298 | 1534.9146 |
| December | 1574.6696 | 1523.8592 | 1538.2244 |