YEARLY HIGH
0.0493 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0472 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0483 BHD

2017 SBD to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.0493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 0.0472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0480 to the December average rate of 0.0485, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0493 was up 1.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0486, 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 246 BHD
2016 Average 238 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 236 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.18 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0488
0.0478
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 0.0481, compared to 0.0484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0481
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0010 BHD (High: 0.0493 / Low: 0.0483). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BHD (High: 0.0487 / Low: 0.0483).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0487) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0482), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+1.06%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0487
2016 Avg (August) 0.0482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0483 0.0474 0.0480
February 0.0487 0.0482 0.0484
March 0.0487 0.0483 0.0485
April 0.0486 0.0479 0.0482
May 0.0482 0.0472 0.0479
June 0.0484 0.0475 0.0479
July 0.0486 0.0478 0.0482
August 0.0493 0.0483 0.0487
September 0.0489 0.0481 0.0486
October 0.0485 0.0481 0.0483
November 0.0485 0.0476 0.0482
December 0.0487 0.0482 0.0485