2018 BWP to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3850 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.3298 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3579 QAR

2018 BWP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.3850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.3298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0552 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3736 to the December average rate of 0.3410, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3850 was up 3.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3732, 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 1,925 QAR

2017 Average 1,778 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,649 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 275.85 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3853

0.3333

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 0.3726, compared to 0.3433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0293 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3726

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0200 QAR (High: 0.3547 / Low: 0.3347). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 QAR (High: 0.3846 / Low: 0.3785).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0200

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3810) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3484), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0326 (+9.37%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3810

2017 Avg (February) 0.3484

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3818	0.3680	0.3736
February	0.3850	0.3756	0.3810
March	0.3846	0.3785	0.3807
April	0.3807	0.3704	0.3769
May	0.3719	0.3628	0.3670
June	0.3652	0.3485	0.3562
July	0.3568	0.3485	0.3533
August	0.3547	0.3347	0.3444
September	0.3446	0.3298	0.3376
October	0.3424	0.3347	0.3412
November	0.3466	0.3378	0.3422
December	0.3481	0.3374	0.3410