YEARLY HIGH
2.6633 USD
YEARLY LOW
2.6381 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6519 USD

2017 BHD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 2.6633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 2.6381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0252 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6525 to the December average rate of 2.6522, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.6633 was up 0.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.6558, 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 13,317 USD
2016 Average 13,262 USD
Yearly Trough Low 13,191 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.05 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.6532
2.6495
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 2.6524, compared to 2.6513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0144 USD (High: 2.6525 / Low: 2.6381). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 USD (High: 2.6537 / Low: 2.6517).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 2.6526) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.6526), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.00%).

2017 Avg (May) 2.6526
2016 Avg (May) 2.6526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6555 2.6512 2.6525
February 2.6537 2.6517 2.6527
March 2.6596 2.6505 2.6525
April 2.6625 2.6503 2.6529
May 2.6633 2.6513 2.6526
June 2.6571 2.6496 2.6513
July 2.6522 2.6490 2.6513
August 2.6529 2.6506 2.6519
September 2.6531 2.6504 2.6520
October 2.6525 2.6381 2.6505
November 2.6523 2.6462 2.6498
December 2.6585 2.6503 2.6522