YEARLY HIGH
0.5621 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.4681 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5102 BAM

2022 QAR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the QAR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 0.5621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.4681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0940 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4746 to the December average rate of 0.5068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5621 was up 17.36% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4790, 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 2,810 BAM
2021 Average 2,269 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 2,340 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 469.98 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5542
0.4658
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 0.4911, compared to 0.5294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4911
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0359 BAM (High: 0.5484 / Low: 0.5126). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 BAM (High: 0.5145 / Low: 0.5029).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0359
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0206 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.5413) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4549), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0864 (+19.00%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.5413
2021 Avg (September) 0.4549

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4822 0.4688 0.4746
February 0.4799 0.4681 0.4731
March 0.4937 0.4805 0.4876
April 0.5112 0.4857 0.4961
May 0.5167 0.4960 0.5076
June 0.5146 0.5003 0.5073
July 0.5320 0.5111 0.5244
August 0.5413 0.5213 0.5304
September 0.5621 0.5275 0.5413
October 0.5541 0.5353 0.5469
November 0.5484 0.5126 0.5263
December 0.5145 0.5029 0.5068