2026 BBD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8321 QAR

YEARLY LOW

1.8089 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8217 QAR

2026 BBD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BBD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 1.8321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1.8089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8205 to the December average rate of 1.8231, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.8321 was down 0.29% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.8375, 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 9,161 QAR

2025 Average 9,107 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 9,044 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.19 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.8233

1.8201

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.8215, compared to 1.8231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8215

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0183 QAR (High: 1.8272 / Low: 1.8089). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 QAR (High: 1.8227 / Low: 1.8192).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0183

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 1.8230) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.8221), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+0.05%).

2026 Avg (April) 1.8230

2025 Avg (April) 1.8221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8272	1.8089	1.8205
February	1.8273	1.8145	1.8204
March	1.8291	1.8137	1.8214
April	1.8321	1.8190	1.8230
May	1.8227	1.8192	1.8210
June	1.8276	1.8188	1.8228
July	1.8288	1.8115	1.8231