YEARLY HIGH
28.4671 BWP
YEARLY LOW
26.0418 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.4339 BWP

2017 BHD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 28.4671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 26.0418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4253 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.0823 to the December average rate of 26.9375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 28.4671 was down 8.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 31.0336, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 142,335 BWP
2016 Average 144,462 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 130,209 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,126.41 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

28.1968
26.8230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to BWP 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 27.6183, compared to 27.2494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3689 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.6183
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.2494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.4557 BWP (High: 27.4975 / Low: 26.0418). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4656 BWP (High: 27.3499 / Low: 26.8844).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.4557
June Spread (Stable) ±0.4656

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.9299 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 28.0823) against the same month in 2016 (average: 30.5637), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4813 (-8.12%).

2017 Avg (January) 28.0823
2016 Avg (January) 30.5637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.4671 27.7272 28.0823
February 27.9695 27.4650 27.7279
March 27.8957 26.7593 27.4168
April 28.3668 27.2976 27.9033
May 28.0388 27.1001 27.5134
June 27.3499 26.8844 27.0662
July 27.5486 26.7196 27.1386
August 27.2863 26.7479 27.0787
September 27.5206 26.5919 26.9562
October 28.0784 27.1394 27.5182
November 28.2579 27.3226 27.8674
December 27.4975 26.0418 26.9375