YEARLY HIGH
2.6653 USD
YEARLY LOW
2.6436 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6545 USD

2012 BHD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BHD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 2.6653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 2.6436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0217 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6560 to the December average rate of 2.6528, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.6653 was down 0.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6696, 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 13,327 USD
2011 Average 13,280 USD
Yearly Trough Low 13,218 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.44 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.6565
2.6522
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to USD 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 2.6560, compared to 2.6529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0217 USD (High: 2.6653 / Low: 2.6436). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 USD (High: 2.6564 / Low: 2.6559).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0217
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 2.6526) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.6560), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0035 (-0.13%).

2012 Avg (September) 2.6526
2011 Avg (September) 2.6560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6564 2.6559 2.6560
February 2.6564 2.6559 2.6561
March 2.6564 2.6559 2.6560
April 2.6564 2.6558 2.6560
May 2.6564 2.6557 2.6561
June 2.6564 2.6557 2.6559
July 2.6603 2.6464 2.6534
August 2.6636 2.6500 2.6534
September 2.6653 2.6436 2.6526
October 2.6571 2.6503 2.6528
November 2.6603 2.6475 2.6526
December 2.6611 2.6509 2.6528