YEARLY HIGH
1.8227 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.8183 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8205 QAR

2013 BBD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 1.8227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 1.8183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8203 to the December average rate of 1.8205, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8227 was down 0.19% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.8262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,114 QAR
2012 Average 9,102 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 9,092 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.02 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.8209
1.8201
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.8204, compared to 1.8205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0036 QAR (High: 1.8227 / Low: 1.8192). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 QAR (High: 1.8205 / Low: 1.8201).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 1.8205) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.8203), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.01%).

2013 Avg (April) 1.8205
2012 Avg (April) 1.8203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8214 1.8193 1.8203
February 1.8205 1.8201 1.8204
March 1.8205 1.8198 1.8203
April 1.8227 1.8192 1.8205
May 1.8208 1.8202 1.8204
June 1.8219 1.8203 1.8208
July 1.8222 1.8199 1.8206
August 1.8210 1.8189 1.8206
September 1.8209 1.8183 1.8202
October 1.8207 1.8201 1.8206
November 1.8205 1.8199 1.8203
December 1.8209 1.8198 1.8205