2017 BAM to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3519 QAR

YEARLY LOW

1.9373 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1244 QAR

2017 BAM to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 2.3519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.9373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4146 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9786 to the December average rate of 2.2210, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.3519 was up 9.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1419, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,760 QAR

2016 Average 10,301 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 9,686 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,073.22 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.3149

1.9480

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to QAR 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 2.0189, compared to 2.2300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0189

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1542 QAR (High: 2.3519 / Low: 2.1977). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0472 QAR (High: 2.0125 / Low: 1.9652).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1542

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0472

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0634 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0634

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2.2843) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0085), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2758 (+13.73%).

2017 Avg (November) 2.2843

2016 Avg (November) 2.0085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0046	1.9373	1.9786
February	2.0125	1.9652	1.9825
March	2.0226	1.9560	1.9902
April	2.0343	1.9691	1.9934
May	2.0931	2.0219	2.0586
June	2.1846	2.0868	2.1099
July	2.1980	2.1126	2.1610
August	2.2543	2.1825	2.2099
September	2.2831	2.2303	2.2558
October	2.2895	2.1855	2.2477
November	2.3519	2.1977	2.2843
December	2.2568	2.1896	2.2210