YEARLY HIGH
1.8512 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.8105 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8221 QAR

2021 BBD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BBD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 1.8512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 1.8105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0407 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8212 to the December average rate of 1.8206, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.8512 was up 0.89% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.8348, 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 9,256 QAR
2020 Average 9,103 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 9,053 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 203.41 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

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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 1.8208, compared to 1.8233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0341 QAR (High: 1.8446 / Low: 1.8105). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 QAR (High: 1.8214 / Low: 1.8198).

September Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0341
February Spread (Stable) Âą0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 1.8291) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.8209), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+0.45%).

2021 Avg (August) 1.8291
2020 Avg (August) 1.8209

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Month High Low Average
January 1.8295 1.8200 1.8212
February 1.8214 1.8198 1.8205
March 1.8258 1.8205 1.8210
April 1.8226 1.8145 1.8202
May 1.8269 1.8178 1.8209
June 1.8269 1.8205 1.8212
July 1.8506 1.8200 1.8231
August 1.8512 1.8201 1.8291
September 1.8446 1.8105 1.8252
October 1.8327 1.8202 1.8209
November 1.8306 1.8205 1.8210
December 1.8230 1.8190 1.8206