YEARLY HIGH
0.3833 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3197 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3511 CAD

2015 QAR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the QAR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.3833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.3197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0636 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3320 to the December average rate of 0.3767, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.3833 was up 19.86% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3198, 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 1,917 CAD
2014 Average 1,517 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,599 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 318.04 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3811
0.3275
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CAD 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 0.3392, compared to 0.3630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0295 CAD (High: 0.3492 / Low: 0.3197). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 CAD (High: 0.3682 / Low: 0.3620).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0295
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.3767) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0596 (+18.80%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.3767
2014 Avg (December) 0.3171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3492 0.3197 0.3320
February 0.3488 0.3406 0.3436
March 0.3513 0.3417 0.3465
April 0.3470 0.3304 0.3393
May 0.3422 0.3290 0.3346
June 0.3438 0.3361 0.3393
July 0.3588 0.3444 0.3525
August 0.3655 0.3569 0.3609
September 0.3682 0.3620 0.3644
October 0.3645 0.3542 0.3589
November 0.3671 0.3592 0.3648
December 0.3833 0.3668 0.3767