2019 BAM to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1477 QAR

YEARLY LOW

2.0293 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0847 QAR

2019 BAM to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 2.1477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 2.0293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1184 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1268 to the December average rate of 2.0681, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.1477 was down 7.54% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.3228, 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 10,738 QAR

2018 Average 11,004 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 10,146 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 592.08 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.1344

2.0434

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 2.1035, compared to 2.0658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0376 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1035

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0490 QAR (High: 2.0783 / Low: 2.0293). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 QAR (High: 2.0923 / Low: 2.0737).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0490

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0206 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 2.1268) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.2686), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1417 (-6.25%).

2019 Avg (January) 2.1268

2018 Avg (January) 2.2686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1477	2.1116	2.1268
February	2.1361	2.0975	2.1134
March	2.1213	2.0896	2.1053
April	2.1072	2.0716	2.0919
May	2.0923	2.0737	2.0822
June	2.1218	2.0743	2.1012
July	2.1033	2.0698	2.0885
August	2.0881	2.0555	2.0716
September	2.0687	2.0332	2.0510
October	2.0783	2.0293	2.0573
November	2.0790	2.0462	2.0585
December	2.0906	2.0488	2.0681