YEARLY HIGH
0.0713 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0623 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0666 QAR

2013 AFN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.0623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0090 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0708 to the December average rate of 0.0638, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0713 was down 10.68% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 357 QAR
2012 Average 372 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 312 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.80 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0716
0.0629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0687, compared to 0.0645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0040 QAR (High: 0.0664 / Low: 0.0624). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 QAR (High: 0.0654 / Low: 0.0647).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0708) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0789), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0081 (-10.24%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0708
2012 Avg (January) 0.0789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0713 0.0705 0.0708
February 0.0712 0.0694 0.0704
March 0.0696 0.0679 0.0686
April 0.0688 0.0677 0.0681
May 0.0688 0.0672 0.0678
June 0.0673 0.0656 0.0665
July 0.0661 0.0643 0.0650
August 0.0654 0.0647 0.0651
September 0.0658 0.0642 0.0649
October 0.0651 0.0637 0.0644
November 0.0641 0.0623 0.0636
December 0.0664 0.0624 0.0638