YEARLY HIGH
0.9618 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.8647 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8988 MYR

2014 QAR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the QAR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.9618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.8647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0971 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9069 to the December average rate of 0.9560, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.9618 was up 5.07% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.9154, 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 4,809 MYR
2013 Average 4,326 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 4,324 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 485.35 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.9643
0.8644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to MYR 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 0.8971, compared to 0.9006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0331 MYR (High: 0.9001 / Low: 0.8669). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 MYR (High: 0.8896 / Low: 0.8797).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0331
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.9560) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.8934), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0625 (+7.00%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.9560
2013 Avg (December) 0.8934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9197 0.8960 0.9069
February 0.9196 0.8998 0.9093
March 0.9086 0.8945 0.9009
April 0.9018 0.8853 0.8943
May 0.8971 0.8813 0.8874
June 0.8896 0.8797 0.8837
July 0.8812 0.8705 0.8746
August 0.8820 0.8647 0.8728
September 0.9001 0.8669 0.8835
October 0.9034 0.8933 0.8978
November 0.9300 0.9039 0.9190
December 0.9618 0.9404 0.9560