YEARLY HIGH
0.5346 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5225 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5286 QAR

2022 BOB to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 13, valuing the pair at 0.5346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.5225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5285 to the December average rate of 0.5274, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5346 was down 0.44% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5370, 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 2,673 QAR
2021 Average 2,639 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,613 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.48 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5323
0.5266
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 0.5292, compared to 0.5281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0096 QAR (High: 0.5332 / Low: 0.5236). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 QAR (High: 0.5309 / Low: 0.5271).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 0.5318) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5283), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+0.68%).

2022 Avg (July) 0.5318
2021 Avg (July) 0.5283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5309 0.5271 0.5285
February 0.5334 0.5267 0.5292
March 0.5310 0.5271 0.5294
April 0.5304 0.5238 0.5288
May 0.5328 0.5284 0.5297
June 0.5336 0.5261 0.5295
July 0.5346 0.5280 0.5318
August 0.5308 0.5243 0.5275
September 0.5332 0.5236 0.5272
October 0.5317 0.5225 0.5271
November 0.5319 0.5251 0.5275
December 0.5310 0.5251 0.5274