2016 BHD to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BHD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BHD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 44.7132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 35.2117.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5016 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.2043 to the December average rate of 36.7893, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 44.7132 was up 6.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 42.1319, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BHD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
BHD to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 40.8687, compared to 37.1460 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7226 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 4.2307 ZAR (High: 41.8909 / Low: 37.6602). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6560 ZAR (High: 37.5069 / Low: 35.8509).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.9797 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 43.2043) against the same month in 2015 (average: 30.6601), the exchange rate shifted by +12.5442 (+40.91%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.7132 | 41.0389 | 43.2043 |
| February | 42.8681 | 40.4104 | 41.9131 |
| March | 41.9925 | 39.1960 | 40.7404 |
| April | 40.4118 | 37.7368 | 38.7608 |
| May | 41.8909 | 37.6602 | 40.5997 |
| June | 41.4964 | 38.2327 | 39.9937 |
| July | 39.2180 | 36.8540 | 38.1657 |
| August | 38.8493 | 35.3529 | 36.5246 |
| September | 38.6863 | 35.8311 | 37.3649 |
| October | 37.9351 | 35.9277 | 36.9457 |
| November | 38.3210 | 35.2117 | 37.0861 |
| December | 37.5069 | 35.8509 | 36.7893 |