YEARLY HIGH
1.8378 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.7978 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8109 QAR

2018 BZD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 1.8378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.7978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0400 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8113 to the December average rate of 1.8089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8378 was down 5.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9467, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,189 QAR
2017 Average 9,142 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 8,989 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 200.13 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8127
1.8070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 1.8115, compared to 1.8104 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) 1.8115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0400 QAR (High: 1.8378 / Low: 1.7978). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 QAR (High: 1.8124 / Low: 1.8089).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0400
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.8089) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8247), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0158 (-0.87%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.8089
2017 Avg (December) 1.8247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8232 1.8029 1.8113
February 1.8124 1.8089 1.8111
March 1.8207 1.8094 1.8123
April 1.8186 1.8098 1.8117
May 1.8138 1.8066 1.8113
June 1.8139 1.8078 1.8112
July 1.8164 1.8067 1.8115
August 1.8168 1.8097 1.8117
September 1.8135 1.8097 1.8113
October 1.8160 1.8077 1.8114
November 1.8179 1.8051 1.8075
December 1.8378 1.7978 1.8089