YEARLY HIGH
311.4219 SOS
YEARLY LOW
193.9557 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
250.1815 SOS

2014 QAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the QAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 311.4219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 193.9557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 117.4662 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 303.4553 to the December average rate of 200.6917, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 311.4219 was down 30.24% compared to the 2013 peak of 446.4318, 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 1,557,110 SOS
2013 Average 1,931,106 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 969,779 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 587,330.95 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

313.7316
190.4153
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 278.2489, compared to 222.1142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 56.1347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 278.2489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 222.1142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 20.1191 SOS (High: 253.5268 / Low: 233.4077). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4931 SOS (High: 234.3560 / Low: 229.8629).

July Spread (Volatile) ±20.1191
August Spread (Stable) ±4.4931

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 15.8397 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.8397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 303.4553) against the same month in 2013 (average: 439.2083), the exchange rate shifted by -135.7531 (-30.91%).

2014 Avg (January) 303.4553
2013 Avg (January) 439.2083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 311.4219 297.5449 303.4553
February 298.9498 286.9791 293.5839
March 287.1457 270.4367 279.4788
April 272.9574 266.9940 269.3993
May 269.5470 259.9328 266.4873
June 261.2065 252.5135 257.0886
July 253.5268 233.4077 247.6341
August 234.3560 229.8629 231.7945
September 231.1468 212.3547 225.4887
October 215.5653 210.9977 214.1978
November 217.0635 205.4645 212.8781
December 206.7968 193.9557 200.6917