YEARLY HIGH
256.2879 CDF
YEARLY LOW
239.0133 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
246.0061 CDF

2010 QAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the QAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 256.2879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 239.0133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.2746 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 245.4461 to the December average rate of 247.0814, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,281,440 CDF
Yearly Average 1,230,030 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,195,067 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86,372.91 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

249.9132
241.6585
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CDF 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 246.2963, compared to 245.7158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5805 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 246.2963
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 245.7158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 17.2746 CDF (High: 256.2879 / Low: 239.0133). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3939 CDF (High: 244.5073 / Low: 241.1134).

May Spread (Volatile) ±17.2746
September Spread (Stable) ±3.3939

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.9252 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 247.3546.

2010 Avg (May) 247.3546
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 247.2648 243.8365 245.4461
February 249.3727 245.8902 247.5405
March 252.0525 244.4933 249.2253
April 248.6685 240.3699 244.3002
May 256.2879 239.0133 247.3546
June 247.3828 240.7806 243.9112
July 247.2281 243.7911 244.8502
August 247.3898 243.7135 244.7106
September 244.5073 241.1134 242.3464
October 250.1011 244.4636 247.2823
November 249.9716 246.5509 248.0239
December 251.3961 242.4313 247.0814