YEARLY HIGH
3.9200 QAR
YEARLY LOW
3.6225 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6772 QAR

2017 BMD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BMD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 3.9200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 3.6225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2974 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6411 to the December average rate of 3.6684, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.9200 was up 7.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.6442, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,600 QAR
2016 Average 18,206 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 18,113 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,487.15 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.8232
3.6245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 3.6471, compared to 3.7072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0602 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6471
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.2817 QAR (High: 3.9200 / Low: 3.6383). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 QAR (High: 3.6414 / Low: 3.6406).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2817
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.1383 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 3.8067) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.6413), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1654 (+4.54%).

2017 Avg (November) 3.8067
2016 Avg (November) 3.6413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6414 3.6406 3.6411
February 3.6416 3.6394 3.6412
March 3.6416 3.6397 3.6413
April 3.6420 3.6402 3.6410
May 3.6420 3.6319 3.6411
June 3.7936 3.6413 3.6768
July 3.7337 3.6284 3.6672
August 3.6900 3.6225 3.6590
September 3.7200 3.6530 3.7024
October 3.8050 3.6409 3.7399
November 3.9200 3.6383 3.8067
December 3.7100 3.6336 3.6684