2013 GIP to QAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 GIP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the GIP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 6.0308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 5.4167.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6141 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8164 to the December average rate of 5.9628, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.0308 was up 1.99% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.9133, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GIP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
GIP to QAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.6953, compared to 5.7720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0767 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.3185 QAR (High: 5.8179 / Low: 5.4994). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 QAR (High: 5.8194 / Low: 5.8158).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2327 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 5.9628) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.8460), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1168 (+2.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8685 | 5.7616 | 5.8164 |
| February | 5.8189 | 5.6809 | 5.7507 |
| March | 5.8194 | 5.8158 | 5.8181 |
| April | 5.8179 | 5.4994 | 5.5854 |
| May | 5.6685 | 5.4795 | 5.5687 |
| June | 5.7234 | 5.5324 | 5.6324 |
| July | 5.6008 | 5.4167 | 5.5253 |
| August | 5.7049 | 5.5123 | 5.6439 |
| September | 5.8851 | 5.6475 | 5.7772 |
| October | 5.9030 | 5.8100 | 5.8571 |
| November | 5.9599 | 5.7902 | 5.8656 |
| December | 6.0308 | 5.9238 | 5.9628 |