2018 QAR to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5536 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.5401 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5493 BBD

2018 QAR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.5536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.5401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5494 to the December average rate of 0.5485, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5536 was up 0.20% compared to the 2017 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 2,768 BBD

2017 Average 2,720 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 2,700 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.71 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5496

0.5484

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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 0.5493, compared to 0.5492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5493

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0093 BBD (High: 0.5493 / Low: 0.5401). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.5493 / Low: 0.5492).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.5495) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0239 (+4.54%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.5495

2017 Avg (November) 0.5256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5516	0.5488	0.5494
February	0.5498	0.5491	0.5493
March	0.5494	0.5491	0.5492
April	0.5496	0.5492	0.5493
May	0.5497	0.5492	0.5493
June	0.5493	0.5492	0.5493
July	0.5494	0.5493	0.5493
August	0.5514	0.5492	0.5494
September	0.5493	0.5485	0.5492
October	0.5518	0.5493	0.5494
November	0.5536	0.5492	0.5495
December	0.5493	0.5401	0.5485