YEARLY HIGH
0.3535 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.3277 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3386 QAR

2019 BWP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.3535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 0.3277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0259 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3455 to the December average rate of 0.3389, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3535 was down 8.17% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3850, 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 1,768 QAR
2018 Average 1,789 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,638 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129.28 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3487
0.3295
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 0.3417, compared to 0.3355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0131 QAR (High: 0.3498 / Low: 0.3367). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 QAR (High: 0.3357 / Low: 0.3317).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0131
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.3471) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3810), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0339 (-8.89%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.3471
2018 Avg (February) 0.3810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3498 0.3367 0.3455
February 0.3535 0.3441 0.3471
March 0.3458 0.3359 0.3402
April 0.3448 0.3374 0.3419
May 0.3415 0.3338 0.3386
June 0.3420 0.3321 0.3369
July 0.3444 0.3402 0.3429
August 0.3386 0.3281 0.3311
September 0.3362 0.3285 0.3331
October 0.3379 0.3277 0.3329
November 0.3357 0.3317 0.3343
December 0.3441 0.3349 0.3389