YEARLY HIGH
1.9142 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.8861 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8980 BOB

2014 QAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the QAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 1.9142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 1.8861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0281 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8982 to the December average rate of 1.8978, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.9142 was down 0.92% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.9320, 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 9,571 BOB
2013 Average 9,539 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 9,431 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140.51 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.8991
1.8971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BOB 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 1.8980, compared to 1.8980 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) 1.8980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0210 BOB (High: 1.9071 / Low: 1.8861). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 BOB (High: 1.8994 / Low: 1.8973).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0210
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 1.8989) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.8972), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.09%).

2014 Avg (September) 1.8989
2013 Avg (September) 1.8972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9039 1.8916 1.8982
February 1.9025 1.8922 1.8974
March 1.9026 1.8946 1.8983
April 1.9018 1.8962 1.8985
May 1.9009 1.8962 1.8982
June 1.8986 1.8962 1.8976
July 1.8994 1.8973 1.8982
August 1.9025 1.8962 1.8979
September 1.9142 1.8943 1.8989
October 1.9071 1.8861 1.8979
November 1.9011 1.8926 1.8973
December 1.8996 1.8962 1.8978