YEARLY HIGH
0.5516 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5482 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5493 BBD

2019 QAR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.5516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.5482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5493 to the December average rate of 0.5493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5516 was down 0.37% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5536, 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 2,758 BBD
2018 Average 2,746 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,741 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.96 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5494
0.5493
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 0.5493, compared to 0.5493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0031 BBD (High: 0.5516 / Low: 0.5485). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BBD (High: 0.5493 / Low: 0.5492).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.5493) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5494), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.02%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.5493
2018 Avg (August) 0.5494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5493 0.5491 0.5493
February 0.5495 0.5489 0.5493
March 0.5495 0.5488 0.5493
April 0.5496 0.5492 0.5493
May 0.5496 0.5490 0.5493
June 0.5498 0.5492 0.5493
July 0.5493 0.5492 0.5493
August 0.5516 0.5485 0.5493
September 0.5503 0.5482 0.5493
October 0.5513 0.5488 0.5494
November 0.5495 0.5492 0.5493
December 0.5499 0.5492 0.5493