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BHD

Bahraini Dinar

BHD · Bahrain

40
Moderate
Risk
Historical Scores
283643Jul 2021Jul 2023Jun 2026
What does this mean for you?

The Bahraini Dinar is in decent shape overall, scoring 40 out of 100. There are some areas to watch, but no immediate danger. Your money is holding its value reasonably well compared to most currencies.

You only need about 2.4%/yr to stay ahead. A basic savings account is enough. Calculator ↓

Inflation
0.9%
Debt / GDP
111.6%
GDP Growth
2.6%
FX Volatility
Not available
Governance
Not available
Reserves
1.4 mo
Analysis
What's working well
Prices are stable — your money holds its value well
What to watch out for
Government owes a lot (112% of what the country produces) — may need to print more money
Full Bahrain analysis →

Savings Impact Calculator

BHD
Holding cash in BHD0.9% inflation
BHD 955−BHD 45 (4% purchasing power lost)
Your BHD 1,000 buys 4% less in 5 years
What if you invested BHD 1,000 instead? (5yr, in BHD terms)
Hold USD Cash
BHD 859
−BHD 141
-3.0%/yr net in BHD
S&P 500
BHD 1611
+BHD 611
range: BHD 734–BHD 3176
10% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±16% vol
Gold
BHD 1469
+BHD 469
range: BHD 418–BHD 4007
8% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±24% vol
Bitcoin
BHD 3052
+BHD 2052
range: BHD 180–BHD 18.4k
25% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±54% vol

All values in BHD. USD-denominated assets (S&P 500, Gold, Bitcoin) include an estimated FX gain of ~0.0%/yr based on the inflation differential between Bahrain (0.9%) and the US (~3%). This uses purchasing power parity as a long-run approximation — actual FX movements can differ significantly in the short term. S&P 500 based on 1957-2024, Gold on 2000-2024, Bitcoin on 2015-2024. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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