YEARLY HIGH
0.2001 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1893 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1946 QAR

2013 ETB to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.2001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1990 to the December average rate of 0.1906, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2001 was down 5.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2107, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,001 QAR
2012 Average 1,025 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 946 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.27 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1998
0.1898
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1968, compared to 0.1924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0034 QAR (High: 0.1995 / Low: 0.1961). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 QAR (High: 0.1918 / Low: 0.1908).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1990) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2104), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0114 (-5.40%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1990
2012 Avg (January) 0.2104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2001 0.1984 0.1990
February 0.1985 0.1963 0.1979
March 0.1995 0.1961 0.1973
April 0.1976 0.1955 0.1964
May 0.1960 0.1946 0.1954
June 0.1959 0.1935 0.1947
July 0.1957 0.1934 0.1941
August 0.1947 0.1929 0.1935
September 0.1940 0.1923 0.1929
October 0.1936 0.1914 0.1922
November 0.1918 0.1908 0.1914
December 0.1911 0.1893 0.1906