YEARLY HIGH
17.4844 BTN
YEARLY LOW
16.0429 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.7596 BTN

2014 QAR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the QAR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 17.4844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 16.0429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4415 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.0460 to the December average rate of 17.2373, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 17.4844 was down 5.99% compared to the 2013 peak of 18.5989, 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 87,422 BTN
2013 Average 80,414 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 80,215 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,207.26 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

17.3306
16.2115
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BTN 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 16.6943, compared to 16.8250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.5947 BTN (High: 17.0183 / Low: 16.4236). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1693 BTN (High: 16.9514 / Low: 16.7821).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5947
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1693

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3440 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 17.2373) against the same month in 2013 (average: 17.0009), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2364 (+1.39%).

2014 Avg (December) 17.2373
2013 Avg (December) 17.0009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.3197 16.8775 17.0460
February 17.2048 16.9969 17.0909
March 17.0183 16.4236 16.7469
April 16.7708 16.4286 16.5719
May 16.5699 16.0429 16.3047
June 16.5817 16.2407 16.4052
July 16.6056 16.4121 16.4948
August 16.8437 16.6043 16.7125
September 16.9391 16.5612 16.7064
October 16.9514 16.7821 16.8559
November 17.0514 16.8509 16.9429
December 17.4844 16.9594 17.2373