YEARLY HIGH
0.0740 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0497 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0601 QAR

2015 RUB to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RUB to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.0740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0243 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0569 to the December average rate of 0.0520, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0740 was down 33.17% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1108, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 370 QAR
2014 Average 482 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 248 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.75 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0738
0.0500
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to QAR 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 0.0636, compared to 0.0566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0636
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.0098 QAR (High: 0.0729 / Low: 0.0631). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 QAR (High: 0.0557 / Low: 0.0528).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 0.0718) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1044), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0326 (-31.20%).

2015 Avg (May) 0.0718
2014 Avg (May) 0.1044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0619 0.0523 0.0569
February 0.0593 0.0521 0.0567
March 0.0635 0.0584 0.0606
April 0.0729 0.0631 0.0688
May 0.0740 0.0694 0.0718
June 0.0688 0.0646 0.0666
July 0.0656 0.0595 0.0636
August 0.0592 0.0516 0.0557
September 0.0557 0.0528 0.0544
October 0.0592 0.0551 0.0577
November 0.0578 0.0545 0.0559
December 0.0547 0.0497 0.0520