YEARLY HIGH
2.6645 USD
YEARLY LOW
2.6420 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6513 USD

2020 BHD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BHD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 2.6645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.6420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0224 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6523 to the December average rate of 2.6522, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.6645 was down 1.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6969, 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 13,322 USD
2019 Average 13,264 USD
Yearly Trough Low 13,210 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112.18 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.6533
2.6475
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 2.6504, compared to 2.6521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0216 USD (High: 2.6645 / Low: 2.6429). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 USD (High: 2.6524 / Low: 2.6516).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0216
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 2.6485) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.6527), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0042 (-0.16%).

2020 Avg (April) 2.6485
2019 Avg (April) 2.6527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6577 2.6420 2.6523
February 2.6553 2.6520 2.6528
March 2.6568 2.6428 2.6510
April 2.6645 2.6429 2.6485
May 2.6517 2.6443 2.6479
June 2.6537 2.6478 2.6498
July 2.6528 2.6483 2.6519
August 2.6530 2.6466 2.6524
September 2.6530 2.6513 2.6522
October 2.6526 2.6511 2.6520
November 2.6524 2.6516 2.6521
December 2.6534 2.6513 2.6522