2018 QAR to BSD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2768 BSD

YEARLY LOW

0.2700 BSD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2746 BSD

2018 QAR to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.2768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.2700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2747 to the December average rate of 0.2742, 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 0.2768 was up 0.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2761, 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 1,384 BSD

2017 Average 1,360 BSD

Yearly Trough Low 1,350 BSD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.85 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2748

0.2742

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BSD 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 0.2747, compared to 0.2746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2747

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0046 BSD (High: 0.2747 / Low: 0.2700). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BSD (High: 0.2747 / Low: 0.2746).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2747) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2628), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0119 (+4.54%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2747

2017 Avg (November) 0.2628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2758	0.2744	0.2747
February	0.2749	0.2745	0.2746
March	0.2747	0.2746	0.2746
April	0.2748	0.2746	0.2746
May	0.2749	0.2746	0.2747
June	0.2747	0.2746	0.2746
July	0.2747	0.2746	0.2746
August	0.2757	0.2746	0.2747
September	0.2747	0.2743	0.2746
October	0.2759	0.2746	0.2747
November	0.2768	0.2746	0.2747
December	0.2747	0.2700	0.2742