YEARLY HIGH
20.1306 RUB
YEARLY LOW
13.5090 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.8197 RUB

2015 QAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the QAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 20.1306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 13.5090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6216 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6012 to the December average rate of 19.2366, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 20.1306 was up 6.97% compared to the 2014 peak of 18.8191, 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 100,653 RUB
2014 Average 52,966 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 67,545 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,108.11 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

19.7669
13.4032
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 15.8828, compared to 17.7566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8738 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.8828
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.7566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 2.9735 RUB (High: 19.1303 / Low: 16.1569). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9069 RUB (High: 14.4159 / Low: 13.5090).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.9735
May Spread (Stable) ±0.9069

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 1.9732 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9732

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 19.2366) against the same month in 2014 (average: 15.4554), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7812 (+24.47%).

2015 Avg (December) 19.2366
2014 Avg (December) 15.4554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1303 16.1569 17.6012
February 19.1885 16.8534 17.6585
March 17.1165 15.7369 16.5250
April 15.8373 13.7165 14.5519
May 14.4159 13.5090 13.9335
June 15.4699 14.5290 15.0270
July 16.8074 15.2424 15.7422
August 19.3788 16.8820 17.9675
September 18.9281 17.9676 18.3747
October 18.1584 16.8853 17.3298
November 18.3507 17.2864 17.8890
December 20.1306 18.2885 19.2366