2015 LSL to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3217 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2291 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2871 QAR

2015 LSL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.3217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.2291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0926 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3148 to the December average rate of 0.2419, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.3217 was down 8.86% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3530, 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 1,609 QAR

2014 Average 1,680 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,146 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 463.08 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3221

0.2346

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 0.3057, compared to 0.2684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3057

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0245 QAR (High: 0.2536 / Low: 0.2291). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 QAR (High: 0.3192 / Low: 0.3106).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0245

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.3142) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3317), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0176 (-5.30%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.3142

2014 Avg (February) 0.3317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3192	0.3106	0.3148
February	0.3217	0.3092	0.3142
March	0.3126	0.2915	0.3016
April	0.3084	0.2984	0.3035
May	0.3090	0.2994	0.3042
June	0.3003	0.2891	0.2959
July	0.2977	0.2876	0.2925
August	0.2884	0.2737	0.2825
September	0.2736	0.2594	0.2667
October	0.2782	0.2617	0.2698
November	0.2645	0.2522	0.2573
December	0.2536	0.2291	0.2419