YEARLY HIGH
20.2344 SBD
YEARLY LOW
18.4108 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.9300 SBD

2012 BHD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BHD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 20.2344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 18.4108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8236 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.4943 to the December average rate of 18.8258, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 20.2344 was down 4.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 21.1691, 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 101,172 SBD
2011 Average 101,083 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 92,054 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,118.08 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

19.5816
18.5351
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to SBD 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 18.9998, compared to 18.8602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.9998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.8602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.4206 SBD (High: 20.2344 / Low: 18.8138). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0962 SBD (High: 18.8208 / Low: 18.7246).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4206
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0962

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7658 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 19.4943) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.7194), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2250 (-5.91%).

2012 Avg (January) 19.4943
2011 Avg (January) 20.7194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.2344 18.8138 19.4943
February 18.9095 18.5927 18.7286
March 19.0790 18.8670 18.9700
April 19.0307 18.8214 18.9380
May 19.5573 18.8816 19.2457
June 19.1195 18.4108 18.6223
July 19.5163 18.5690 19.0390
August 18.8208 18.7246 18.7486
September 18.9486 18.7344 18.8022
October 19.1563 18.7621 18.9006
November 19.0632 18.7261 18.8452
December 18.9792 18.7573 18.8258