2019 QAR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9101 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.8756 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8981 BOB

2019 QAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 1.9101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 1.8756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0345 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8973 to the December average rate of 1.8985, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.9101 was down 0.19% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.9137, 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 9,550 BOB

2018 Average 9,488 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 9,378 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 172.39 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.8999

1.8966

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 1.8980, compared to 1.8983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8980

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0246 BOB (High: 1.9002 / Low: 1.8756). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 BOB (High: 1.9004 / Low: 1.8978).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0246

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 1.8996) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.8975), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+0.11%).

2019 Avg (April) 1.8996

2018 Avg (April) 1.8975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9048	1.8888	1.8973
February	1.9003	1.8968	1.8983
March	1.9023	1.8928	1.8971
April	1.9101	1.8936	1.8996
May	1.9003	1.8943	1.8975
June	1.9022	1.8884	1.8981
July	1.9056	1.8973	1.8983
August	1.9002	1.8756	1.8968
September	1.9021	1.8852	1.8979
October	1.9004	1.8978	1.8991
November	1.8999	1.8955	1.8988
December	1.9005	1.8960	1.8985