YEARLY HIGH
2.2545 SBD
YEARLY LOW
2.0693 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1474 SBD

2010 QAR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the QAR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 2.2545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 2.0693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1852 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1629 to the December average rate of 2.1909, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,272 SBD
Yearly Average 10,737 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 10,346 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 925.81 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

2.2025
2.0638
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SBD 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 2.1602, compared to 2.1346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was February, with a trading range of 0.1447 SBD (High: 2.2345 / Low: 2.0898). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 SBD (High: 2.1948 / Low: 2.1877).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1447
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0519 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 2.1876.

2010 Avg (May) 2.1876
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1739 2.1433 2.1629
February 2.2345 2.0898 2.1278
March 2.1790 2.0906 2.1351
April 2.2371 2.1389 2.1817
May 2.2545 2.1260 2.1876
June 2.2066 2.1100 2.1659
July 2.1708 2.0850 2.1140
August 2.1937 2.0882 2.1527
September 2.1553 2.0757 2.1252
October 2.0833 2.0693 2.0753
November 2.2143 2.0746 2.1497
December 2.1948 2.1877 2.1909