YEARLY HIGH
0.0096 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0087 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0090 BHD

2016 GMD to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 0.0096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.0087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0095 to the December average rate of 0.0088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0096 was down 1.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0097, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48 BHD
2015 Average 46 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 44 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.53 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0096
0.0087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0091, compared to 0.0088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0008 BHD (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0088). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BHD (High: 0.0089 / Low: 0.0088).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.0093) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0088), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+6.06%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.0093
2015 Avg (March) 0.0088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0096 0.0095 0.0095
February 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
March 0.0096 0.0088 0.0093
April 0.0089 0.0088 0.0088
May 0.0089 0.0088 0.0088
June 0.0089 0.0088 0.0088
July 0.0089 0.0088 0.0088
August 0.0089 0.0088 0.0088
September 0.0089 0.0088 0.0088
October 0.0089 0.0088 0.0088
November 0.0089 0.0088 0.0088
December 0.0089 0.0087 0.0088