YEARLY HIGH
0.9749 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.9674 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9706 QAR

2015 SAR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SAR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 29, valuing the pair at 0.9749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.9674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0075 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9694 to the December average rate of 0.9704, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.9749 was up 0.28% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.9722, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,874 QAR
2014 Average 4,854 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,837 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.39 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.9711
0.9693
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.9705, compared to 0.9708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0044 QAR (High: 0.9749 / Low: 0.9704). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 QAR (High: 0.9714 / Low: 0.9708).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2015: 0.9709) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.9707), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.03%).

2015 Avg (June) 0.9709
2014 Avg (June) 0.9707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9702 0.9674 0.9694
February 0.9710 0.9690 0.9705
March 0.9716 0.9706 0.9709
April 0.9711 0.9695 0.9706
May 0.9710 0.9697 0.9706
June 0.9749 0.9704 0.9709
July 0.9714 0.9708 0.9709
August 0.9712 0.9705 0.9709
September 0.9713 0.9703 0.9709
October 0.9712 0.9705 0.9710
November 0.9712 0.9696 0.9705
December 0.9708 0.9697 0.9704