2013 BAM to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5693 QAR

YEARLY LOW

2.3825 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4712 QAR

2013 BAM to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 2.5693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 2.3825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1868 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4726 to the December average rate of 2.5493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.5693 was up 2.83% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.4986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,846 QAR

2012 Average 11,957 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 11,912 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 933.87 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.5631

2.3979

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2.4432, compared to 2.4993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0562 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4432

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.1078 QAR (High: 2.5389 / Low: 2.4311). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0324 QAR (High: 2.4931 / Low: 2.4607).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1078

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0324

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0742 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0742

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 2.5381) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.4137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1244 (+5.15%).

2013 Avg (October) 2.5381

2012 Avg (October) 2.4137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5230	2.4289	2.4726
February	2.5389	2.4311	2.4859
March	2.4337	2.3825	2.4117
April	2.4451	2.3847	2.4228
May	2.4481	2.3881	2.4142
June	2.4888	2.4177	2.4518
July	2.4720	2.3825	2.4345
August	2.4931	2.4607	2.4784
September	2.5170	2.4435	2.4851
October	2.5693	2.5159	2.5381
November	2.5301	2.4858	2.5105
December	2.5651	2.5218	2.5493