2014 QAR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.2094 LSL

YEARLY LOW

2.8327 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9791 LSL

2014 QAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the QAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 3.2094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 2.8327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3767 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9816 to the December average rate of 3.1578, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 3.2094 was up 11.44% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.8798, 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 16,047 LSL

2013 Average 13,249 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 14,163 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,883.41 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

3.1877

2.8295

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to LSL 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 2.9386, compared to 3.0196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0809 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9386

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.1955 LSL (High: 3.0812 / Low: 2.8858). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0525 LSL (High: 2.9544 / Low: 2.9019).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1955

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0525

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0653 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0653

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 3.1578) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.8468), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3110 (+10.93%).

2014 Avg (December) 3.1578

2013 Avg (December) 2.8468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0812	2.8858	2.9816
February	3.0850	2.9462	3.0148
March	2.9883	2.8984	2.9495
April	2.9274	2.8633	2.8975
May	2.8911	2.8327	2.8593
June	2.9638	2.8969	2.9290
July	2.9595	2.8811	2.9268
August	2.9544	2.9019	2.9282
September	3.0925	2.9276	3.0150
October	3.1172	2.9923	3.0436
November	3.0950	3.0075	3.0459
December	3.2094	3.0256	3.1578