YEARLY HIGH
0.0307 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0260 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0284 BHD

2017 LSL to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.0260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0278 to the December average rate of 0.0287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0307 was up 8.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 153 BHD
2016 Average 129 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 130 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.15 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0295
0.0265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.0286, compared to 0.0282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0033 BHD (High: 0.0307 / Low: 0.0274). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BHD (High: 0.0297 / Low: 0.0288).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0287) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0272), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+5.70%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0287
2016 Avg (December) 0.0272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0284 0.0274 0.0278
February 0.0291 0.0280 0.0285
March 0.0302 0.0281 0.0292
April 0.0292 0.0270 0.0280
May 0.0293 0.0276 0.0285
June 0.0297 0.0288 0.0293
July 0.0294 0.0280 0.0288
August 0.0291 0.0280 0.0285
September 0.0293 0.0278 0.0287
October 0.0283 0.0265 0.0276
November 0.0276 0.0260 0.0268
December 0.0307 0.0274 0.0287