2014 SBD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5064 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4751 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4981 QAR

2014 SBD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.5064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.4751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0313 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5048 to the December average rate of 0.4813, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5064 was down 1.93% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,532 QAR

2013 Average 2,545 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,375 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.44 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5072

0.4790

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.5013, compared to 0.4949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5013

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0133 QAR (High: 0.4883 / Low: 0.4751). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 QAR (High: 0.5015 / Low: 0.5006).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0133

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.5048) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5132), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0083 (-1.62%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.5048

2013 Avg (January) 0.5132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5064	0.5008	0.5048
February	0.5024	0.5004	0.5012
March	0.5015	0.5006	0.5010
April	0.5014	0.4988	0.5005
May	0.4998	0.4957	0.4983
June	0.5045	0.4979	0.5020
July	0.5045	0.5012	0.5032
August	0.5046	0.5010	0.5034
September	0.5046	0.4929	0.4990
October	0.4949	0.4913	0.4931
November	0.4941	0.4866	0.4894
December	0.4883	0.4751	0.4813