YEARLY HIGH
0.5562 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.5441 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5522 BZD

2018 QAR to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.5562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.5441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5521 to the December average rate of 0.5528, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5562 was up 0.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5561, 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 2,781 BZD
2017 Average 2,735 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 2,721 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.57 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5534
0.5517
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BZD 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 0.5520, compared to 0.5524 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) 0.5520
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0121 BZD (High: 0.5562 / Low: 0.5441). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BZD (High: 0.5528 / Low: 0.5518).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.5528) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5481), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+0.87%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.5528
2017 Avg (December) 0.5481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5547 0.5485 0.5521
February 0.5528 0.5518 0.5521
March 0.5527 0.5492 0.5518
April 0.5525 0.5499 0.5520
May 0.5535 0.5513 0.5521
June 0.5532 0.5513 0.5521
July 0.5535 0.5505 0.5520
August 0.5526 0.5504 0.5520
September 0.5526 0.5514 0.5521
October 0.5532 0.5507 0.5521
November 0.5540 0.5501 0.5532
December 0.5562 0.5441 0.5528