YEARLY HIGH
1664.7655 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1445.8336 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1544.6882 XOF

2017 BHD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1664.7655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1445.8336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 218.9319 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1641.5267 to the December average rate of 1469.1201, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1664.7655 was down 0.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 1670.3967, 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 8,323,827 XOF
2016 Average 7,898,527 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 7,229,168 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,094,659.65 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1659.6665
1441.9894
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to XOF 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 1610.8783, compared to 1478.4981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 132.3801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1610.8783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1478.4981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 65.2109 XOF (High: 1536.9892 / Low: 1471.7783). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 31.2401 XOF (High: 1481.1959 / Low: 1449.9558).

July Spread (Volatile) ±65.2109
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 50.4272 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -50.4272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1641.5267) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1610.9238), the exchange rate shifted by +30.6029 (+1.90%).

2017 Avg (January) 1641.5267
2016 Avg (January) 1610.9238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1664.7655 1622.3721 1641.5267
February 1655.9275 1617.7344 1639.0101
March 1655.8415 1607.5241 1632.3532
April 1643.6123 1597.9099 1625.7216
May 1598.8427 1551.6819 1575.2944
June 1561.2213 1527.3860 1551.3635
July 1536.9892 1471.7783 1510.4124
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