YEARLY HIGH
785.5475 BIF
YEARLY LOW
562.3889 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
698.7529 BIF

2023 QAR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the QAR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 785.5475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 562.3889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 223.1585 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 567.7629 to the December average rate of 782.1775, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 785.5475 was up 37.60% compared to the 2022 peak of 570.8726, 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 3,927,737 BIF
2022 Average 2,802,306 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,811,945 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,115,792.69 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

803.6189
546.3214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BIF 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 618.3077, compared to 779.1980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 160.8903 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 618.3077
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 779.1980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 204.4004 BIF (High: 775.4716 / Low: 571.0712). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2843 BIF (High: 569.6011 / Low: 565.3167).

May Spread (Volatile) ±204.4004
January Spread (Stable) ±4.2843

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 782.1775) against the same month in 2022 (average: 566.9903), the exchange rate shifted by +215.1871 (+37.95%).

2023 Avg (December) 782.1775
2022 Avg (December) 566.9903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 569.6011 565.3167 567.7629
February 571.5114 562.3889 568.4762
March 572.6449 564.5886 569.3320
April 579.3228 565.6997 570.4049
May 775.4716 571.0712 657.0927
June 780.5548 771.7791 776.7775
July 781.3551 771.4131 777.2472
August 780.5717 774.9786 777.7172
September 781.6534 775.5858 778.6908
October 782.2027 775.4956 779.1076
November 782.8595 776.2291 780.2479
December 785.5475 780.1526 782.1775