2018 BND to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7929 QAR

YEARLY LOW

2.3100 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5970 QAR

2018 BND to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 2.7929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 2.3100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4829 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7542 to the December average rate of 2.3246, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7929 was down 3.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8933, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,965 QAR

2017 Average 13,325 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 11,550 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,414.52 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8127

2.2802

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 2.7142, compared to 2.4797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2346 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7142

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.3519 QAR (High: 2.6621 / Low: 2.3102). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0406 QAR (High: 2.7840 / Low: 2.7435).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3519

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0406

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1878 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1878

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.7542) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5475), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2067 (+8.11%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.7542

2017 Avg (January) 2.5475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7929	2.7162	2.7542
February	2.7779	2.7359	2.7586
March	2.7840	2.7435	2.7683
April	2.7833	2.7207	2.7654
May	2.7535	2.4987	2.6952
June	2.7557	2.4099	2.5436
July	2.7105	2.4095	2.5723
August	2.6672	2.4008	2.4177
September	2.6716	2.4096	2.4661
October	2.6408	2.5713	2.5849
November	2.6621	2.3102	2.5124
December	2.6423	2.3100	2.3246