2019 QAR to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4928 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.4656 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4798 BAM

2019 QAR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.4928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.4656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0272 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4702 to the December average rate of 0.4835, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4928 was up 3.24% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4773, 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 2,464 BAM

2018 Average 2,274 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 2,328 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 135.86 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4893

0.4685

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 0.4754, compared to 0.4841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4754

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0116 BAM (High: 0.4928 / Low: 0.4812). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 BAM (High: 0.4822 / Low: 0.4779).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 0.4861) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4676), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0185 (+3.96%).

2019 Avg (October) 0.4861

2018 Avg (October) 0.4676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4736	0.4656	0.4702
February	0.4768	0.4681	0.4732
March	0.4785	0.4714	0.4750
April	0.4827	0.4746	0.4780
May	0.4822	0.4779	0.4803
June	0.4821	0.4713	0.4759
July	0.4831	0.4754	0.4788
August	0.4865	0.4789	0.4827
September	0.4918	0.4834	0.4876
October	0.4928	0.4812	0.4861
November	0.4887	0.4810	0.4858
December	0.4881	0.4783	0.4835