YEARLY HIGH
2.6558 USD
YEARLY LOW
2.6479 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6524 USD

2016 BHD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BHD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 2.6558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 2.6479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6534 to the December average rate of 2.6533, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.6558 was down 0.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.6686, 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 13,279 USD
2015 Average 13,259 USD
Yearly Trough Low 13,240 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.49 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.6537
2.6503
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 2.6526, compared to 2.6522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0061 USD (High: 2.6558 / Low: 2.6497). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 USD (High: 2.6534 / Low: 2.6521).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.6534) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.6518), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+0.06%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.6534
2015 Avg (January) 2.6518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6558 2.6497 2.6534
February 2.6547 2.6502 2.6524
March 2.6551 2.6512 2.6527
April 2.6534 2.6521 2.6526
May 2.6535 2.6508 2.6526
June 2.6552 2.6498 2.6522
July 2.6523 2.6498 2.6506
August 2.6532 2.6479 2.6519
September 2.6535 2.6515 2.6527
October 2.6535 2.6502 2.6525
November 2.6542 2.6485 2.6524
December 2.6555 2.6515 2.6533