YEARLY HIGH
1.9301 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.8867 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9142 BOB

2011 QAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the QAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1.9301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 1.8867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0434 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9199 to the December average rate of 1.8937, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.9301 was down 3.65% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.0033, 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 9,651 BOB
2010 Average 9,629 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 9,434 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 216.99 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.9275
1.8907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BOB 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 1.9203, compared to 1.9082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9203
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.0419 BOB (High: 1.9287 / Low: 1.8867). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 BOB (High: 1.8999 / Low: 1.8886).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0419
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 1.9244) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.9303), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0059 (-0.31%).

2011 Avg (February) 1.9244
2010 Avg (February) 1.9303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9268 1.9110 1.9199
February 1.9301 1.9108 1.9244
March 1.9280 1.9117 1.9219
April 1.9275 1.9113 1.9224
May 1.9268 1.8918 1.9198
June 1.9287 1.8884 1.9133
July 1.9270 1.8879 1.9133
August 1.9287 1.8867 1.9101
September 1.9269 1.8873 1.9086
October 1.9268 1.8873 1.9179
November 1.9264 1.8872 1.9054
December 1.8999 1.8886 1.8937