YEARLY HIGH
3.6696 QAR
YEARLY LOW
3.6328 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6412 QAR

2020 BMD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BMD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 3.6696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 3.6328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0368 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6409 to the December average rate of 3.6417, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.6696 was up 0.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.6484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,348 QAR
2019 Average 18,205 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 18,164 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 183.75 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.6420
3.6407
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 3.6411, compared to 3.6412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6411
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0331 QAR (High: 3.6696 / Low: 3.6365). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 QAR (High: 3.6415 / Low: 3.6408).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0331
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 3.6419) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.6411), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.02%).

2020 Avg (May) 3.6419
2019 Avg (May) 3.6411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6410 3.6393 3.6409
February 3.6415 3.6405 3.6410
March 3.6453 3.6328 3.6408
April 3.6472 3.6384 3.6411
May 3.6696 3.6365 3.6419
June 3.6415 3.6408 3.6410
July 3.6417 3.6407 3.6410
August 3.6515 3.6379 3.6419
September 3.6413 3.6394 3.6409
October 3.6416 3.6383 3.6410
November 3.6417 3.6407 3.6410
December 3.6500 3.6408 3.6417