YEARLY HIGH
0.0471 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0441 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0458 BHD

2020 SBD to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.0441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0455 to the December average rate of 0.0469, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0471 was down 0.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0473, 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 236 BHD
2019 Average 230 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 221 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.09 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0470
0.0451
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 0.0455, compared to 0.0462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0017 BHD (High: 0.0458 / Low: 0.0441). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BHD (High: 0.0458 / Low: 0.0456).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0469) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0455), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+3.00%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0469
2019 Avg (December) 0.0455

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0462 0.0452 0.0455
February 0.0458 0.0456 0.0457
March 0.0458 0.0441 0.0456
April 0.0456 0.0452 0.0454
May 0.0457 0.0450 0.0454
June 0.0454 0.0451 0.0453
July 0.0458 0.0450 0.0453
August 0.0459 0.0456 0.0457
September 0.0464 0.0456 0.0461
October 0.0467 0.0462 0.0464
November 0.0471 0.0465 0.0467
December 0.0471 0.0467 0.0469