2013 GMD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1125 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0954 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1078 QAR

2013 GMD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GMD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.1125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0171 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1090 to the December average rate of 0.0960, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1125 was down 11.47% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1271, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 562 QAR

2012 Average 586 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 477 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.67 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1131

0.0944

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.1079, compared to 0.1077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1079

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0161 QAR (High: 0.1117 / Low: 0.0957). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 QAR (High: 0.1121 / Low: 0.1107).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0161

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1090) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1228), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0139 (-11.30%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1090

2012 Avg (January) 0.1228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1125	0.1065	0.1090
February	0.1108	0.1069	0.1091
March	0.1104	0.1075	0.1094
April	0.1107	0.1086	0.1099
May	0.1107	0.1032	0.1089
June	0.1076	0.0992	0.1009
July	0.1125	0.1015	0.1107
August	0.1120	0.1038	0.1108
September	0.1121	0.1107	0.1116
October	0.1122	0.1101	0.1114
November	0.1117	0.0957	0.1059
December	0.0970	0.0954	0.0960