YEARLY HIGH
445.6635 SOS
YEARLY LOW
398.3799 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
428.0108 SOS

2010 QAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the QAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 445.6635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 398.3799.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.2836 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 410.3212 to the December average rate of 440.1478, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,228,317 SOS
Yearly Average 2,140,054 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,991,899 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 236,418.08 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

444.2972
405.9500
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SOS 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 415.6893, compared to 440.3323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.6430 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 415.6893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 440.3323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was January, with a trading range of 15.0822 SOS (High: 413.4620 / Low: 398.3799). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8918 SOS (High: 441.3917 / Low: 439.4999).

January Spread (Volatile) ±15.0822
December Spread (Stable) ±1.8918

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.8751 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for October 2010 is 440.1713.

2010 Avg (October) 440.1713
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 413.4620 398.3799 410.3212
February 414.0121 409.3403 411.9009
March 416.7574 402.4720 410.0259
April 419.5047 405.1383 409.1456
May 427.2445 418.6695 423.1444
June 436.8103 425.8230 429.5980
July 441.5882 435.2404 439.3319
August 444.4315 439.5584 440.9635
September 444.2309 439.5064 441.1016
October 445.6635 439.4013 440.1713
November 441.0139 438.7927 440.2777
December 441.3917 439.4999 440.1478