2017 BBD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9600 QAR

YEARLY LOW

1.8100 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8386 QAR

2017 BBD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 1.9600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.8100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1500 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8202 to the December average rate of 1.8342, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9600 was up 7.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8221, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,800 QAR

2016 Average 9,102 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 9,050 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 749.84 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9116

1.8119

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.8235, compared to 1.8536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8235

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1409 QAR (High: 1.9600 / Low: 1.8191). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 QAR (High: 1.8210 / Low: 1.8201).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1409

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0691 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0691

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.9033) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8206), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0827 (+4.54%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.9033

2016 Avg (November) 1.8206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8301	1.8100	1.8202
February	1.8286	1.8127	1.8210
March	1.8208	1.8198	1.8206
April	1.8210	1.8201	1.8205
May	1.8210	1.8159	1.8205
June	1.8968	1.8207	1.8384
July	1.8668	1.8142	1.8336
August	1.8450	1.8113	1.8295
September	1.8600	1.8265	1.8512
October	1.9025	1.8204	1.8700
November	1.9600	1.8191	1.9033
December	1.8550	1.8168	1.8342