YEARLY HIGH
3.8041 BWP
YEARLY LOW
3.4693 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6654 BWP

2023 QAR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the QAR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 3.8041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 3.4693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3348 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5055 to the December average rate of 3.7058, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.8041 was up 2.40% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.7149, 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 19,020 BWP
2022 Average 16,976 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 17,346 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,673.94 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.7969
3.4790
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BWP 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 3.6181, compared to 3.7128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0947 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.1731 BWP (High: 3.6570 / Low: 3.4839). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0668 BWP (High: 3.8041 / Low: 3.7372).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1731
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0668

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0566 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 3.7704) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.6723), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0981 (+2.67%).

2023 Avg (October) 3.7704
2022 Avg (October) 3.6723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5426 3.4693 3.5055
February 3.6570 3.4839 3.5879
March 3.6833 3.5731 3.6248
April 3.6798 3.5453 3.6004
May 3.7858 3.6129 3.6994
June 3.7827 3.6282 3.6906
July 3.7271 3.5676 3.6367
August 3.7449 3.6297 3.7029
September 3.7872 3.7041 3.7472
October 3.8041 3.7372 3.7704
November 3.7455 3.6662 3.7138
December 3.7657 3.6737 3.7058