YEARLY HIGH
2.9867 QAR
YEARLY LOW
2.8408 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9112 QAR

2013 BND to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BND to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2.9867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 2.8408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1459 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9675 to the December average rate of 2.8907, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.9867 was down 0.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.9943, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,933 QAR
2012 Average 14,576 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 14,204 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 729.69 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.9779
2.8528
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 2.9293, compared to 2.8930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0920 QAR (High: 2.9636 / Low: 2.8716). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0239 QAR (High: 2.9583 / Low: 2.9344).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0920
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0239

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0293 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.9675) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.8457), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1218 (+4.28%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.9675
2012 Avg (January) 2.8457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9867 2.9444 2.9675
February 2.9490 2.9231 2.9382
March 2.9367 2.9033 2.9209
April 2.9583 2.9344 2.9424
May 2.9636 2.8716 2.9163
June 2.9295 2.8472 2.8906
July 2.8909 2.8416 2.8732
August 2.8938 2.8414 2.8633
September 2.9162 2.8408 2.8828
October 2.9470 2.9053 2.9291
November 2.9304 2.8997 2.9192
December 2.9145 2.8595 2.8907