2017 QAR to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5525 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.5102 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5440 BBD

2017 QAR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.5525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.5102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0423 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5494 to the December average rate of 0.5452, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5525 was down 0.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5525, 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 2,762 BBD

2016 Average 2,747 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 2,551 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 211.37 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5518

0.5232

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BBD 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 0.5484, compared to 0.5397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5484

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0395 BBD (High: 0.5497 / Low: 0.5102). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BBD (High: 0.5494 / Low: 0.5492).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0395

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5494) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5492), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.03%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5494

2016 Avg (January) 0.5492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5525	0.5464	0.5494
February	0.5517	0.5469	0.5492
March	0.5495	0.5492	0.5493
April	0.5494	0.5492	0.5493
May	0.5507	0.5492	0.5493
June	0.5493	0.5272	0.5440
July	0.5512	0.5357	0.5454
August	0.5521	0.5420	0.5466
September	0.5475	0.5376	0.5402
October	0.5493	0.5256	0.5349
November	0.5497	0.5102	0.5256
December	0.5504	0.5391	0.5452