YEARLY HIGH
1668.5497 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1445.8336 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1543.5959 XAF

2017 BHD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1668.5497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1445.8336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 222.7161 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1638.8729 to the December average rate of 1469.1201, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1668.5497 was down 0.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 1674.6498, 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 8,342,749 XAF
2016 Average 7,873,962 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 7,229,168 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,113,580.73 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1656.7472
1442.2548
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 1608.9453, compared to 1478.2465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 130.6989 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1608.9453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1478.2465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 61.2504 XAF (High: 1533.0287 / Low: 1471.7783). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 31.2401 XAF (High: 1481.1959 / Low: 1449.9558).

July Spread (Volatile) ±61.2504
December Spread (Stable) ±31.2401

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 50.7266 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -50.7266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1638.8729) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1603.4220), the exchange rate shifted by +35.4509 (+2.21%).

2017 Avg (January) 1638.8729
2016 Avg (January) 1603.4220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1668.5497 1618.3712 1638.8729
February 1649.8177 1614.4133 1636.2142
March 1656.7602 1605.3813 1628.8894
April 1644.2018 1594.2032 1625.1645
May 1601.7003 1549.5367 1574.4379
June 1561.4589 1523.1944 1550.0931
July 1533.0287 1471.7783 1508.9023
August 1485.2565 1453.3069 1471.7151
September 1479.6671 1445.8336 1460.1292
October 1498.8360 1465.4307 1479.5373
November 1499.6563 1455.0847 1480.0748
December 1481.1959 1449.9558 1469.1201