YEARLY HIGH
1.9112 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.8818 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8975 BOB

2024 QAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the QAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 1.9112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 1.8818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0294 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8964 to the December average rate of 1.8969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.9112 was down 0.45% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.9198, 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 9,556 BOB
2023 Average 9,480 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 9,409 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147.14 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.9004
1.8955
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 1.8973, compared to 1.8977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8973
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.0246 BOB (High: 1.9112 / Low: 1.8866). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 BOB (High: 1.8985 / Low: 1.8933).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0246
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 1.8978) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.8962), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+0.08%).

2024 Avg (August) 1.8978
2023 Avg (August) 1.8962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8995 1.8932 1.8964
February 1.9047 1.8932 1.8972
March 1.9047 1.8902 1.8973
April 1.9078 1.8953 1.9000
May 1.9044 1.8889 1.8966
June 1.9038 1.8818 1.8965
July 1.8985 1.8933 1.8959
August 1.9112 1.8866 1.8978
September 1.9051 1.8927 1.8978
October 1.9058 1.8948 1.8983
November 1.9074 1.8895 1.8995
December 1.9022 1.8933 1.8969