2014 LSL to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3530 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.3116 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3359 QAR

2014 LSL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.3530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.3116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0414 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3355 to the December average rate of 0.3168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3530 was down 17.86% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.4298, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,765 QAR

2013 Average 1,893 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,558 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 207.17 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3530

0.3135

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.3404, compared to 0.3314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3404

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0220 QAR (High: 0.3465 / Low: 0.3245). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 QAR (High: 0.3446 / Low: 0.3385).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0220

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.3497) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3909), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0412 (-10.53%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.3497

2013 Avg (May) 0.3909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3465	0.3245	0.3355
February	0.3394	0.3241	0.3317
March	0.3450	0.3346	0.3391
April	0.3493	0.3416	0.3451
May	0.3530	0.3459	0.3497
June	0.3452	0.3374	0.3414
July	0.3471	0.3379	0.3417
August	0.3446	0.3385	0.3415
September	0.3416	0.3234	0.3318
October	0.3342	0.3208	0.3286
November	0.3325	0.3231	0.3283
December	0.3305	0.3116	0.3168