YEARLY HIGH
2.2268 QAR
YEARLY LOW
2.1095 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1641 QAR

2026 BAM to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BAM to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 2.2268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 2.1095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1173 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1833 to the December average rate of 2.1468, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.2268 was up 1.01% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.2045, 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 11,134 QAR
2025 Average 10,525 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 10,547 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 586.62 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.2097
2.1212
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 2.1729, compared to 2.1377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0666 QAR (High: 2.2268 / Low: 2.1602). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 QAR (High: 2.1489 / Low: 2.1423).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0666
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0476 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2.1833) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.9287), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2546 (+13.20%).

2026 Avg (January) 2.1833
2025 Avg (January) 1.9287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2268 2.1602 2.1833
February 2.2175 2.1904 2.2023
March 2.1968 2.1311 2.1547
April 2.1995 2.1364 2.1785
May 2.1821 2.1646 2.1695
June 2.1730 2.1128 2.1488
July 2.1400 2.1095 2.1286
August 2.1489 2.1423 2.1468