YEARLY HIGH
2.1364 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.7791 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9644 QAR

2022 BAM to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 2.1364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 1.7791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3573 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1072 to the December average rate of 1.9730, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.1364 was down 7.05% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.2984, 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 10,682 QAR
2021 Average 11,022 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 8,895 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,786.29 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.1422
1.8002
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 2.0383, compared to 1.8905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0383
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.1275 QAR (High: 1.9509 / Low: 1.8234). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0446 QAR (High: 1.9884 / Low: 1.9437).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1275
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0446

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0645 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0645

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 2.1137) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.2506), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1369 (-6.08%).

2022 Avg (February) 2.1137
2021 Avg (February) 2.2506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1330 2.0739 2.1072
February 2.1364 2.0839 2.1137
March 2.0811 2.0253 2.0510
April 2.0589 1.9560 2.0161
May 2.0163 1.9354 1.9701
June 1.9987 1.9433 1.9715
July 1.9567 1.8797 1.9070
August 1.9183 1.8473 1.8856
September 1.8957 1.7791 1.8479
October 1.8680 1.8048 1.8287
November 1.9509 1.8234 1.9009
December 1.9884 1.9437 1.9730