YEARLY HIGH
1674.6498 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1512.8250 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1574.6427 XAF

2016 BHD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BHD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1674.6498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 1512.8250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 161.8248 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1603.4220 to the December average rate of 1652.8991, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1674.6498 was up 1.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 1655.6927, 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 8,373,249 XAF
2015 Average 7,845,875 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 7,564,125 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 809,124.02 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1664.5900
1524.2993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to XAF 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 1560.7562, compared to 1588.5292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.7730 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1560.7562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1588.5292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 83.2434 XAF (High: 1647.9676 / Low: 1564.7242). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.5441 XAF (High: 1565.0963 / Low: 1548.5521).

November Spread (Volatile) ±83.2434
September Spread (Stable) ±16.5441

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 35.0459 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -35.0459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1652.8991) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1598.0758), the exchange rate shifted by +54.8233 (+3.43%).

2016 Avg (December) 1652.8991
2015 Avg (December) 1598.0758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1617.3844 1593.9399 1603.4220
February 1600.9241 1538.1361 1568.3761
March 1600.9847 1533.9501 1564.0046
April 1547.3144 1522.7789 1535.9901
May 1565.3930 1512.8250 1541.3061
June 1578.9927 1530.8874 1551.4384
July 1586.1826 1561.1653 1574.0373
August 1572.8309 1537.2822 1555.9520
September 1565.0963 1548.5521 1555.2557
October 1603.5063 1548.1926 1579.4248
November 1647.9676 1564.7242 1613.6066
December 1674.6498 1619.7327 1652.8991