YEARLY HIGH
5.6666 QAR
YEARLY LOW
5.2702 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5332 QAR

2014 XDR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XDR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 5.6666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 5.2702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3964 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5920 to the December average rate of 5.3004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 5.6666 was up 0.54% compared to the 2013 peak of 5.6361, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,333 QAR
2013 Average 27,664 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 26,351 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,981.77 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

5.6706
5.2667
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 5.6193, compared to 5.4471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1721 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.1199 QAR (High: 5.5241 / Low: 5.4042). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0321 QAR (High: 5.6541 / Low: 5.6220).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1199
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0321

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0985 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0985

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 5.6310) against the same month in 2013 (average: 5.4552), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1758 (+3.22%).

2014 Avg (May) 5.6310
2013 Avg (May) 5.4552

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6127 5.5768 5.5920
February 5.6376 5.5803 5.6074
March 5.6541 5.6220 5.6357
April 5.6533 5.6091 5.6370
May 5.6666 5.6064 5.6310
June 5.6333 5.5963 5.6124
July 5.6364 5.5758 5.6124
August 5.5806 5.5239 5.5573
September 5.5241 5.4042 5.4587
October 5.4374 5.3774 5.4132
November 5.3802 5.3215 5.3409
December 5.3494 5.2702 5.3004