2018 QAR to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4773 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.4305 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4547 BAM

2018 QAR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.4773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.4305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0468 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4409 to the December average rate of 0.4712, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4773 was down 7.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5162, 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 2,387 BAM

2017 Average 2,360 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 2,153 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 234.02 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4751

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 0.4438, compared to 0.4656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0218 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4438

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0199 BAM (High: 0.4652 / Low: 0.4453). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 BAM (High: 0.4746 / Low: 0.4679).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0199

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4714) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4379), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0335 (+7.65%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4714

2017 Avg (November) 0.4379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4500	0.4309	0.4409
February	0.4399	0.4305	0.4349
March	0.4409	0.4325	0.4356
April	0.4443	0.4340	0.4371
May	0.4652	0.4453	0.4540
June	0.4656	0.4541	0.4601
July	0.4635	0.4481	0.4586
August	0.4747	0.4572	0.4652
September	0.4648	0.4501	0.4594
October	0.4745	0.4574	0.4676
November	0.4773	0.4576	0.4714
December	0.4746	0.4679	0.4712