2017 BWP to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3732 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.3397 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3555 QAR

2017 BWP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.3732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.3397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0335 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3439 to the December average rate of 0.3613, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3732 was up 5.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3534, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,866 QAR

2016 Average 1,673 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,698 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 167.44 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3663

0.3419

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.3503, compared to 0.3607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3503

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0251 QAR (High: 0.3703 / Low: 0.3452). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 QAR (High: 0.3517 / Low: 0.3453).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0251

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.3620) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3401), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0219 (+6.44%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.3620

2016 Avg (November) 0.3401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3483	0.3397	0.3439
February	0.3517	0.3453	0.3484
March	0.3609	0.3459	0.3523
April	0.3539	0.3406	0.3462
May	0.3564	0.3444	0.3511
June	0.3717	0.3546	0.3602
July	0.3653	0.3504	0.3583
August	0.3659	0.3538	0.3584
September	0.3694	0.3578	0.3643
October	0.3703	0.3452	0.3603
November	0.3732	0.3498	0.3620
December	0.3711	0.3528	0.3613