YEARLY HIGH
0.7407 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5584 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6689 QAR

2013 ARS to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.7407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.5584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1823 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7361 to the December average rate of 0.5750, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7407 was down 12.50% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8466, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,704 QAR
2012 Average 4,010 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,792 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 911.51 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7522
0.5589
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.7108, compared to 0.6269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0838 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0348 QAR (High: 0.5932 / Low: 0.5584). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 QAR (High: 0.7407 / Low: 0.7314).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0348
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0307 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.7361) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8430), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1069 (-12.69%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.7361
2012 Avg (January) 0.8430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7407 0.7314 0.7361
February 0.7312 0.7219 0.7271
March 0.7215 0.7096 0.7156
April 0.7118 0.7025 0.7070
May 0.7020 0.6894 0.6956
June 0.6893 0.6762 0.6833
July 0.6761 0.6618 0.6698
August 0.6613 0.6424 0.6528
September 0.6421 0.6292 0.6353
October 0.6286 0.6163 0.6231
November 0.6146 0.5932 0.6057
December 0.5932 0.5584 0.5750