YEARLY HIGH
0.0366 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0322 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0346 BHD

2016 BWP to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.0366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.0322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0327 to the December average rate of 0.0351, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0366 was down 7.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0397, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 183 BHD
2015 Average 186 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 161 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.88 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0363
0.0324
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BHD 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 0.0339, compared to 0.0354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0020 BHD (High: 0.0356 / Low: 0.0335). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BHD (High: 0.0355 / Low: 0.0345).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0359) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0370), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-2.98%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0359
2015 Avg (August) 0.0370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0334 0.0322 0.0327
February 0.0341 0.0329 0.0334
March 0.0347 0.0331 0.0338
April 0.0356 0.0342 0.0349
May 0.0356 0.0335 0.0343
June 0.0352 0.0336 0.0343
July 0.0355 0.0345 0.0350
August 0.0366 0.0350 0.0359
September 0.0362 0.0347 0.0355
October 0.0361 0.0349 0.0355
November 0.0362 0.0344 0.0352
December 0.0357 0.0346 0.0351