YEARLY HIGH
2.6686 USD
YEARLY LOW
2.6378 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6525 USD

2021 BHD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BHD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 2.6686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 2.6378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0308 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6521 to the December average rate of 2.6523, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.6686 was up 0.16% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.6645, 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 13,343 USD
2020 Average 13,256 USD
Yearly Trough Low 13,189 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154.06 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.6534
2.6519
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 2.6525, compared to 2.6525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0235 USD (High: 2.6614 / Low: 2.6378). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 USD (High: 2.6530 / Low: 2.6515).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0235
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 2.6532) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.6479), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+0.20%).

2021 Avg (May) 2.6532
2020 Avg (May) 2.6479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6541 2.6446 2.6521
February 2.6534 2.6509 2.6523
March 2.6557 2.6493 2.6524
April 2.6594 2.6498 2.6525
May 2.6686 2.6522 2.6532
June 2.6545 2.6522 2.6527
July 2.6561 2.6518 2.6526
August 2.6560 2.6518 2.6528
September 2.6541 2.6522 2.6529
October 2.6530 2.6515 2.6526
November 2.6527 2.6505 2.6520
December 2.6614 2.6378 2.6523