YEARLY HIGH
0.3453 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.3075 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3290 QAR

2021 BWP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BWP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 0.3453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.3075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0379 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3320 to the December average rate of 0.3105, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3453 was up 0.45% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3438, 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 1,727 QAR
2020 Average 1,593 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,537 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189.34 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3428
0.3076
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 0.3348, compared to 0.3232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0178 QAR (High: 0.3378 / Low: 0.3201). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 QAR (High: 0.3135 / Low: 0.3075).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0178
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.3399) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3111), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0288 (+9.25%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.3399
2020 Avg (June) 0.3111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3386 0.3283 0.3320
February 0.3379 0.3311 0.3342
March 0.3327 0.3245 0.3296
April 0.3378 0.3287 0.3342
May 0.3433 0.3338 0.3389
June 0.3453 0.3336 0.3399
July 0.3384 0.3265 0.3315
August 0.3373 0.3218 0.3284
September 0.3378 0.3201 0.3297
October 0.3270 0.3194 0.3237
November 0.3212 0.3083 0.3152
December 0.3135 0.3075 0.3105