YEARLY HIGH
0.5497 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5484 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5493 BBD

2014 QAR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the QAR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 0.5497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 0.5484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5492 to the December average rate of 0.5492, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5497 was down 0.04% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5500, 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 2,749 BBD
2013 Average 2,747 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,742 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.61 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5494
0.5492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BBD 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 0.5493, compared to 0.5492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0013 BBD (High: 0.5497 / Low: 0.5484). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.5494 / Low: 0.5493).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 0.5492) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5494), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.03%).

2014 Avg (September) 0.5492
2013 Avg (September) 0.5494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5493 0.5488 0.5492
February 0.5497 0.5488 0.5492
March 0.5493 0.5491 0.5492
April 0.5493 0.5490 0.5493
May 0.5494 0.5493 0.5494
June 0.5494 0.5493 0.5493
July 0.5494 0.5493 0.5493
August 0.5494 0.5491 0.5493
September 0.5497 0.5484 0.5492
October 0.5493 0.5488 0.5492
November 0.5494 0.5489 0.5492
December 0.5493 0.5491 0.5492