YEARLY HIGH
0.5302 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5224 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5269 QAR

2014 BOB to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 0.5302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.5224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5268 to the December average rate of 0.5269, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5302 was down 0.01% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5302, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,651 QAR
2013 Average 2,621 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,612 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.92 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5271
0.5266
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.5269, compared to 0.5269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0058 QAR (High: 0.5302 / Low: 0.5243). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 QAR (High: 0.5271 / Low: 0.5265).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 0.5269) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.01%).

2014 Avg (October) 0.5269
2013 Avg (October) 0.5269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5286 0.5252 0.5268
February 0.5285 0.5256 0.5270
March 0.5278 0.5256 0.5268
April 0.5274 0.5258 0.5267
May 0.5274 0.5261 0.5268
June 0.5274 0.5267 0.5270
July 0.5271 0.5265 0.5268
August 0.5274 0.5256 0.5269
September 0.5279 0.5224 0.5266
October 0.5302 0.5243 0.5269
November 0.5284 0.5260 0.5271
December 0.5274 0.5264 0.5269