YEARLY HIGH
0.0486 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0458 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0476 BHD

2016 SBD to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.0486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0463 to the December average rate of 0.0478, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0486 was down 3.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0501, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 243 BHD
2015 Average 240 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 229 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.75 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0485
0.0461
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.0474, compared to 0.0479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0016 BHD (High: 0.0479 / Low: 0.0464). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BHD (High: 0.0486 / Low: 0.0483).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, 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 (May 2016: 0.0483) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0489), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-1.04%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0483
2015 Avg (May) 0.0489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0467 0.0458 0.0463
February 0.0466 0.0462 0.0464
March 0.0479 0.0464 0.0473
April 0.0484 0.0471 0.0475
May 0.0486 0.0483 0.0483
June 0.0484 0.0476 0.0483
July 0.0481 0.0475 0.0478
August 0.0485 0.0479 0.0482
September 0.0485 0.0477 0.0481
October 0.0484 0.0478 0.0481
November 0.0482 0.0471 0.0477
December 0.0485 0.0471 0.0478