YEARLY HIGH
0.5300 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5181 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5224 QAR

2011 BOB to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BOB to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 0.5300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.5181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5209 to the December average rate of 0.5281, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.5300 was up 0.75% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.5261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,650 QAR
2010 Average 2,596 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,591 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.59 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.5289
0.5188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.5208, compared to 0.5241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.0115 QAR (High: 0.5300 / Low: 0.5185). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 QAR (High: 0.5295 / Low: 0.5263).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 0.5236) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.5194), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+0.81%).

2011 Avg (August) 0.5236
2010 Avg (August) 0.5194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5233 0.5190 0.5209
February 0.5233 0.5181 0.5196
March 0.5231 0.5187 0.5203
April 0.5232 0.5188 0.5202
May 0.5286 0.5190 0.5209
June 0.5295 0.5185 0.5227
July 0.5297 0.5190 0.5227
August 0.5300 0.5185 0.5236
September 0.5299 0.5190 0.5240
October 0.5299 0.5190 0.5214
November 0.5299 0.5191 0.5248
December 0.5295 0.5263 0.5281