YEARLY HIGH
0.0939 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0832 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0885 QAR

2015 GMD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GMD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.0939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.0832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0848 to the December average rate of 0.0921, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0939 was down 2.18% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0960, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 470 QAR
2014 Average 457 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 416 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.82 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0938
0.0836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0848, compared to 0.0923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0078 QAR (High: 0.0923 / Low: 0.0845). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 QAR (High: 0.0847 / Low: 0.0845).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.0930) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0889), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+4.54%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.0930
2014 Avg (October) 0.0889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0858 0.0839 0.0848
February 0.0849 0.0832 0.0844
March 0.0847 0.0845 0.0846
April 0.0849 0.0844 0.0846
May 0.0847 0.0844 0.0846
June 0.0923 0.0845 0.0856
July 0.0925 0.0910 0.0918
August 0.0926 0.0910 0.0916
September 0.0935 0.0895 0.0925
October 0.0939 0.0919 0.0930
November 0.0934 0.0918 0.0927
December 0.0926 0.0916 0.0921