YEARLY HIGH
12.4201 QAR
YEARLY LOW
11.9511 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0987 QAR

2015 KWD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KWD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 12.4201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 11.9511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4689 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3716 to the December average rate of 11.9931, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 12.4201 was down 4.24% compared to the 2014 peak of 12.9698, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,100 QAR
2014 Average 63,947 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 59,756 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,344.74 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

12.4109
11.9404
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 12.1748, compared to 12.0226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1522 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.1838 QAR (High: 12.2938 / Low: 12.1101). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0456 QAR (High: 12.0851 / Low: 12.0395).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1838
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0456

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1469 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 12.3716) against the same month in 2014 (average: 12.8858), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5142 (-3.99%).

2015 Avg (January) 12.3716
2014 Avg (January) 12.8858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.4201 12.3019 12.3716
February 12.3602 12.2885 12.3225
March 12.2938 12.1101 12.1757
April 12.1481 12.0368 12.0730
May 12.0999 12.0106 12.0544
June 12.0934 12.0052 12.0517
July 12.0495 11.9985 12.0256
August 12.0957 12.0044 12.0393
September 12.0851 12.0395 12.0517
October 12.0652 12.0087 12.0464
November 12.0208 11.9511 11.9796
December 12.0097 11.9532 11.9931