2014 QAR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1049 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.9749 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0080 SBD

2014 QAR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the QAR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 2.1049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.9749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1301 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9808 to the December average rate of 2.0778, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.1049 was up 4.18% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.0204, 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 10,525 SBD

2013 Average 9,825 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 9,874 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 650.31 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.0875

1.9711

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 1.9948, compared to 2.0212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9948

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0572 SBD (High: 2.1049 / Low: 2.0477). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 SBD (High: 1.9978 / Low: 1.9940).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0572

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 2.0778) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.9751), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1027 (+5.20%).

2014 Avg (December) 2.0778

2013 Avg (December) 1.9751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9967	1.9749	1.9808
February	1.9985	1.9904	1.9953
March	1.9978	1.9940	1.9959
April	2.0048	1.9943	1.9980
May	2.0175	2.0010	2.0068
June	2.0085	1.9821	1.9919
July	1.9950	1.9822	1.9875
August	1.9959	1.9818	1.9866
September	2.0287	1.9818	2.0041
October	2.0356	2.0208	2.0280
November	2.0551	2.0238	2.0431
December	2.1049	2.0477	2.0778