YEARLY HIGH
18.8191 RUB
YEARLY LOW
9.0276 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5860 RUB

2014 QAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the QAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 18.8191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 9.0276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7915 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2565 to the December average rate of 15.4554, the exchange rate registered a net change of 66.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 18.8191 was up 104.86% compared to the 2013 peak of 9.1863, 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 94,095 RUB
2013 Average 43,754 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 45,138 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,957.69 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

16.0753
8.6366
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to RUB 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 9.6154, compared to 11.5566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.5566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 4.8084 RUB (High: 18.8191 / Low: 14.0107). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2923 RUB (High: 9.9394 / Low: 9.6471).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.8084
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2923

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2127 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 15.4554) against the same month in 2013 (average: 9.0250), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4304 (+71.25%).

2014 Avg (December) 15.4554
2013 Avg (December) 9.0250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6511 9.0276 9.2565
February 9.8929 9.5376 9.6827
March 10.0549 9.6714 9.9303
April 9.9394 9.6471 9.7972
May 9.8413 9.3827 9.5845
June 9.6321 9.2587 9.4415
July 9.8064 9.3388 9.5414
August 10.1813 9.8118 9.9357
September 10.8633 10.1522 10.4403
October 11.8273 10.8758 11.2286
November 13.7210 11.8113 12.7382
December 18.8191 14.0107 15.4554