YEARLY HIGH
2.2984 QAR
YEARLY LOW
2.0879 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2047 QAR

2021 BAM to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BAM to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 2.2984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 2.0879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2105 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2670 to the December average rate of 2.1043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.2984 was up 0.46% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.2878, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,492 QAR
2020 Average 10,624 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 10,439 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,052.69 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.2833
2.0880
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to QAR 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 2.2436, compared to 2.1659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0776 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0831 QAR (High: 2.2371 / Low: 2.1540). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 QAR (High: 2.1103 / Low: 2.0954).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0831
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0383 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 2.2670) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.0670), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2001 (+9.68%).

2021 Avg (January) 2.2670
2020 Avg (January) 2.0670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2984 2.2524 2.2670
February 2.2648 2.2301 2.2506
March 2.2453 2.1842 2.2158
April 2.2573 2.1847 2.2228
May 2.2812 2.2366 2.2610
June 2.2752 2.2144 2.2442
July 2.2478 2.1903 2.2058
August 2.2511 2.1734 2.2015
September 2.2371 2.1540 2.1987
October 2.1705 2.1508 2.1610
November 2.1599 2.0879 2.1241
December 2.1103 2.0954 2.1043