YEARLY HIGH
0.5305 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5249 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5273 QAR

2015 BOB to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BOB to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.5305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.5249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5268 to the December average rate of 0.5275, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5305 was up 0.07% compared to the 2014 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 2,653 QAR
2014 Average 2,634 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,625 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.97 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5282
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 0.5272, compared to 0.5274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0042 QAR (High: 0.5305 / Low: 0.5264). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 QAR (High: 0.5279 / Low: 0.5265).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.5275) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.10%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.5275
2014 Avg (December) 0.5269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5277 0.5249 0.5268
February 0.5277 0.5261 0.5270
March 0.5286 0.5265 0.5271
April 0.5287 0.5268 0.5274
May 0.5281 0.5263 0.5271
June 0.5296 0.5263 0.5277
July 0.5287 0.5261 0.5277
August 0.5293 0.5255 0.5281
September 0.5279 0.5265 0.5272
October 0.5275 0.5255 0.5269
November 0.5281 0.5260 0.5272
December 0.5305 0.5264 0.5275