YEARLY HIGH
1.8386 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.8163 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8218 QAR

2022 BBD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BBD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 1.8386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 1.8163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0223 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8205 to the December average rate of 1.8229, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.8386 was down 0.68% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.8512, 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 9,193 QAR
2021 Average 9,110 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 9,082 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.46 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.8289
1.8197
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 1.8212, compared to 1.8225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0223 QAR (High: 1.8386 / Low: 1.8163). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 QAR (High: 1.8227 / Low: 1.8205).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 1.8214) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.8209), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.02%).

2022 Avg (October) 1.8214
2021 Avg (October) 1.8209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8220 1.8187 1.8205
February 1.8257 1.8200 1.8208
March 1.8227 1.8205 1.8207
April 1.8248 1.8205 1.8208
May 1.8292 1.8204 1.8209
June 1.8356 1.8205 1.8232
July 1.8378 1.8186 1.8282
August 1.8254 1.8205 1.8209
September 1.8241 1.8198 1.8207
October 1.8386 1.8163 1.8214
November 1.8342 1.8163 1.8211
December 1.8348 1.8204 1.8229