YEARLY HIGH
0.0239 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0198 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0212 BHD

2017 EGP to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.0239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.0198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0202 to the December average rate of 0.0212, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0239 was down 50.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0483, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 120 BHD
2016 Average 202 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 99 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.52 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0225
0.0200
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EGP 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 0.0211, compared to 0.0213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0039 BHD (High: 0.0239 / Low: 0.0200). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BHD (High: 0.0214 / Low: 0.0213).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.0223) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0481), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0258 (-53.68%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.0223
2016 Avg (February) 0.0481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0210 0.0198 0.0202
February 0.0239 0.0200 0.0223
March 0.0234 0.0207 0.0214
April 0.0211 0.0207 0.0209
May 0.0209 0.0208 0.0208
June 0.0210 0.0208 0.0208
July 0.0211 0.0208 0.0211
August 0.0214 0.0211 0.0212
September 0.0214 0.0213 0.0214
October 0.0215 0.0213 0.0214
November 0.0214 0.0213 0.0214
December 0.0213 0.0211 0.0212