YEARLY HIGH
0.5119 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.4453 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4842 BAM

2015 QAR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the QAR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.5119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.4453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0666 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4620 to the December average rate of 0.4929, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5119 was up 15.45% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.4434, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,560 BAM
2014 Average 2,026 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 2,226 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 333.18 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5046
0.4582
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BAM 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 0.4815, compared to 0.4869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4869

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0353 BAM (High: 0.4805 / Low: 0.4453). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 BAM (High: 0.4822 / Low: 0.4718).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0353
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.4963) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3887), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1076 (+27.67%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.4963
2014 Avg (March) 0.3887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4805 0.4453 0.4620
February 0.4797 0.4682 0.4732
March 0.5119 0.4800 0.4963
April 0.5079 0.4810 0.4972
May 0.4930 0.4694 0.4814
June 0.4914 0.4729 0.4788
July 0.4961 0.4818 0.4882
August 0.4923 0.4659 0.4825
September 0.4822 0.4718 0.4781
October 0.4903 0.4689 0.4789
November 0.5079 0.4877 0.5007
December 0.5064 0.4886 0.4929