YEARLY HIGH
1.8242 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.8130 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8205 QAR

2019 BBD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BBD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 1.8242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 1.8130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0112 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8206 to the December average rate of 1.8204, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.8242 was down 1.48% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8516, 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 9,121 QAR
2018 Average 9,103 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 9,065 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.10 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.8206
1.8201
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 1.8205, compared to 1.8204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0101 QAR (High: 1.8231 / Low: 1.8130). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 QAR (High: 1.8209 / Low: 1.8204).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 1.8205) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.8207), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.01%).

2019 Avg (September) 1.8205
2018 Avg (September) 1.8207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8211 1.8204 1.8206
February 1.8218 1.8200 1.8206
March 1.8220 1.8197 1.8205
April 1.8209 1.8194 1.8205
May 1.8213 1.8196 1.8205
June 1.8208 1.8189 1.8205
July 1.8209 1.8204 1.8206
August 1.8231 1.8130 1.8204
September 1.8242 1.8172 1.8205
October 1.8221 1.8139 1.8202
November 1.8210 1.8199 1.8205
December 1.8207 1.8186 1.8204