2018 QAR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9137 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.8653 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8976 BOB

2018 QAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.9137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 1.8653.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0484 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8988 to the December average rate of 1.8953, 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 1.9137 was down 0.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9217, 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 9,568 BOB

2017 Average 9,435 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 9,326 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 242.07 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8994

1.8949

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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 1.8981, compared to 1.8971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8981

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0402 BOB (High: 1.9055 / Low: 1.8653). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 BOB (High: 1.8998 / Low: 1.8973).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0402

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.8988) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9003), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-0.08%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.8988

2017 Avg (January) 1.9003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9137	1.8832	1.8988
February	1.8998	1.8973	1.8980
March	1.9034	1.8956	1.8979
April	1.8994	1.8902	1.8975
May	1.9048	1.8953	1.8982
June	1.9042	1.8951	1.8984
July	1.9027	1.8843	1.8960
August	1.9013	1.8921	1.8974
September	1.9114	1.8956	1.8990
October	1.9004	1.8918	1.8979
November	1.9031	1.8833	1.8970
December	1.9055	1.8653	1.8953