YEARLY HIGH
0.5500 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5471 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5493 BBD

2015 QAR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the QAR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.5500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 0.5471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5493 to the December average rate of 0.5493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5500 was up 0.05% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5497, 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 2,750 BBD
2014 Average 2,746 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,735 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.74 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

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 0.5493 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) 0.5493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0025 BBD (High: 0.5495 / Low: 0.5471). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.5493 / Low: 0.5492).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.5493) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5492), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.02%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.5493
2014 Avg (December) 0.5492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5494 0.5491 0.5493
February 0.5494 0.5492 0.5492
March 0.5493 0.5492 0.5492
April 0.5500 0.5492 0.5494
May 0.5495 0.5492 0.5494
June 0.5495 0.5471 0.5492
July 0.5493 0.5490 0.5492
August 0.5493 0.5490 0.5492
September 0.5496 0.5490 0.5493
October 0.5495 0.5491 0.5493
November 0.5496 0.5487 0.5493
December 0.5500 0.5490 0.5493