YEARLY HIGH
0.3993 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.3674 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3832 BHD

2017 CHF to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CHF to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 0.3993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.3674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0319 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3741 to the December average rate of 0.3823, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3993 was up 0.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3955, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,996 BHD
2016 Average 1,914 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 1,837 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 159.36 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3948
0.3722
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 0.3792, compared to 0.3872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0159 BHD (High: 0.3895 / Low: 0.3736). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 BHD (High: 0.3797 / Low: 0.3736).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0159
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.3921) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3868), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+1.35%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.3921
2016 Avg (September) 0.3868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3811 0.3674 0.3741
February 0.3802 0.3729 0.3763
March 0.3824 0.3717 0.3762
April 0.3797 0.3736 0.3766
May 0.3895 0.3736 0.3825
June 0.3947 0.3865 0.3896
July 0.3992 0.3891 0.3929
August 0.3958 0.3874 0.3908
September 0.3993 0.3882 0.3921
October 0.3912 0.3778 0.3842
November 0.3857 0.3761 0.3807
December 0.3870 0.3793 0.3823