2018 BAM to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3228 QAR

YEARLY LOW

2.0951 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2015 QAR

2018 BAM to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 2.3228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 2.0951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2278 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2686 to the December average rate of 2.1221, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3228 was down 1.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3519, 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 11,614 QAR

2017 Average 10,626 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 10,475 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,138.82 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3174

2.1036

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 2.2547, compared to 2.1483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2547

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0986 QAR (High: 2.3208 / Low: 2.2222). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0305 QAR (High: 2.1374 / Low: 2.1069).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0986

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0305

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0853 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0853

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.2996) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9825), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3171 (+16.00%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.2996

2017 Avg (February) 1.9825

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3208	2.2222	2.2686
February	2.3228	2.2734	2.2996
March	2.3121	2.2682	2.2958
April	2.3043	2.2508	2.2880
May	2.2457	2.1497	2.2027
June	2.2020	2.1478	2.1736
July	2.2317	2.1573	2.1807
August	2.1871	2.1068	2.1498
September	2.2216	2.1515	2.1766
October	2.1861	2.1074	2.1389
November	2.1854	2.0951	2.1214
December	2.1374	2.1069	2.1221