YEARLY HIGH
5.2645 QAR
YEARLY LOW
4.9845 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0953 QAR

2015 XDR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XDR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 5.2645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 4.9845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2800 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1809 to the December average rate of 5.0494, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.2645 was down 7.10% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.6666, 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 26,322 QAR
2014 Average 27,664 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 24,923 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,399.75 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.1959
5.0149
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 5.1057, compared to 5.0848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.1581 QAR (High: 5.2645 / Low: 5.1063). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0381 QAR (High: 5.1607 / Low: 5.1226).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1581
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0381

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 5.1809) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.5920), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4112 (-7.35%).

2015 Avg (January) 5.1809
2014 Avg (January) 5.5920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2645 5.1063 5.1809
February 5.1607 5.1226 5.1430
March 5.1226 4.9857 5.0421
April 5.1194 4.9845 5.0390
May 5.1680 5.0564 5.1122
June 5.1564 5.0515 5.1173
July 5.1116 5.0550 5.0842
August 5.1844 5.0634 5.1064
September 5.1529 5.1021 5.1204
October 5.1584 5.0742 5.1183
November 5.0876 4.9977 5.0299
December 5.0725 4.9985 5.0494