2017 QAR to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5162 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.4252 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4722 BAM

2017 QAR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.5162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.4252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0910 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5054 to the December average rate of 0.4503, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5162 was down 0.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5170, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,581 BAM

2016 Average 2,428 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 2,126 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 455.02 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5122

0.4312

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BAM 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 0.4957, compared to 0.4486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4957

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0298 BAM (High: 0.4550 / Low: 0.4252). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 BAM (High: 0.4484 / Low: 0.4380).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0298

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5054) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4942), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0112 (+2.27%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5054

2016 Avg (January) 0.4942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5162	0.4989	0.5054
February	0.5088	0.4969	0.5044
March	0.5113	0.4944	0.5025
April	0.5079	0.4916	0.5017
May	0.4946	0.4778	0.4858
June	0.4792	0.4577	0.4740
July	0.4734	0.4549	0.4628
August	0.4582	0.4436	0.4525
September	0.4484	0.4380	0.4433
October	0.4576	0.4368	0.4450
November	0.4550	0.4252	0.4379
December	0.4567	0.4431	0.4503