YEARLY HIGH
0.1901 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1730 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1802 XDR

2010 QAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the QAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.1901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 0.1730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0172 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1756 to the December average rate of 0.1789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 951 XDR
Yearly Average 901 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 865 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.90 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.1883
0.1739
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to XDR 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 0.1815, compared to 0.1790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0073 XDR (High: 0.1901 / Low: 0.1829). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 XDR (High: 0.1764 / Low: 0.1740).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 0.1859.

2010 Avg (May) 0.1859
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1768 0.1742 0.1756
February 0.1830 0.1768 0.1793
March 0.1824 0.1767 0.1792
April 0.1841 0.1791 0.1818
May 0.1901 0.1829 0.1859
June 0.1893 0.1857 0.1871
July 0.1862 0.1806 0.1828
August 0.1829 0.1790 0.1810
September 0.1821 0.1770 0.1803
October 0.1764 0.1740 0.1751
November 0.1794 0.1730 0.1759
December 0.1801 0.1774 0.1789