YEARLY HIGH
21.8227 SBD
YEARLY LOW
20.5874 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.9914 SBD

2016 BHD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BHD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 21.8227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 20.5874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2353 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.6057 to the December average rate of 20.9390, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 21.8227 was up 0.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 21.7056, 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 109,114 SBD
2015 Average 104,207 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 102,937 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,176.45 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

21.6978
20.5931
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 21.1203, compared to 20.8626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2577 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.1203
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.8626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.6978 SBD (High: 21.5688 / Low: 20.8710). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1098 SBD (High: 20.6972 / Low: 20.5874).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6978
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4035 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 21.6057) against the same month in 2015 (average: 20.1756), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4301 (+7.09%).

2016 Avg (January) 21.6057
2015 Avg (January) 20.1756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.8227 21.4358 21.6057
February 21.6258 21.4378 21.5486
March 21.5688 20.8710 21.1451
April 21.2355 20.6824 21.0368
May 20.6972 20.5874 20.6852
June 21.0272 20.6645 20.7003
July 21.0323 20.7780 20.9150
August 20.8763 20.6257 20.7508
September 20.9608 20.6253 20.7928
October 20.9185 20.6805 20.8002
November 21.2294 20.7434 20.9778
December 21.2092 20.6008 20.9390