YEARLY HIGH
0.4329 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.3580 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3866 BND

2018 QAR to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.4329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.3580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0748 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3631 to the December average rate of 0.4304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4329 was up 8.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3987, 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 2,164 BND
2017 Average 1,878 BND
Yearly Trough Low 1,790 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 374.24 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4373
0.3543
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BND 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 0.3690, compared to 0.4043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0572 BND (High: 0.4329 / Low: 0.3756). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 BND (High: 0.3645 / Low: 0.3592).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0572
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0192 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.4304) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3670), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0635 (+17.29%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.4304
2017 Avg (December) 0.3670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3682 0.3580 0.3631
February 0.3655 0.3600 0.3625
March 0.3645 0.3592 0.3612
April 0.3675 0.3593 0.3616
May 0.4002 0.3632 0.3712
June 0.4150 0.3629 0.3942
July 0.4150 0.3689 0.3899
August 0.4165 0.3749 0.4137
September 0.4150 0.3743 0.4061
October 0.3889 0.3787 0.3869
November 0.4329 0.3756 0.3987
December 0.4329 0.3785 0.4304