YEARLY HIGH
0.1041 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0963 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1026 BHD

2017 QAR to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.1041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.0963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1035 to the December average rate of 0.1028, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1041 was up 0.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 520 BHD
2016 Average 518 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 481 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.94 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1040
0.0987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 0.1034, compared to 0.1018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0074 BHD (High: 0.1037 / Low: 0.0963). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BHD (High: 0.1036 / Low: 0.1035).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1031) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1036), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.49%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1031
2016 Avg (August) 0.1036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1036 0.1034 0.1035
February 0.1036 0.1035 0.1035
March 0.1036 0.1033 0.1035
April 0.1037 0.1032 0.1035
May 0.1038 0.1031 0.1035
June 0.1036 0.0994 0.1026
July 0.1039 0.1010 0.1029
August 0.1041 0.1022 0.1031
September 0.1032 0.1014 0.1019
October 0.1036 0.0992 0.1009
November 0.1037 0.0963 0.0992
December 0.1037 0.1016 0.1028