2013 LSL to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4298 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.3472 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3788 QAR

2013 LSL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.3472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0826 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4154 to the December average rate of 0.3513, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4298 was down 11.32% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4847, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,149 QAR

2012 Average 2,222 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,736 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 412.80 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4218

0.3449

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.3960, compared to 0.3616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3960

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0444 QAR (High: 0.4070 / Low: 0.3627). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 QAR (High: 0.4137 / Low: 0.4064).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0444

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0274 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.4154) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4544), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0390 (-8.59%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.4154

2012 Avg (January) 0.4544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4298	0.4036	0.4154
February	0.4137	0.4064	0.4095
March	0.4036	0.3901	0.3965
April	0.4092	0.3941	0.4000
May	0.4070	0.3627	0.3909
June	0.3708	0.3561	0.3636
July	0.3741	0.3572	0.3672
August	0.3715	0.3511	0.3620
September	0.3760	0.3536	0.3645
October	0.3730	0.3608	0.3677
November	0.3614	0.3512	0.3570
December	0.3568	0.3472	0.3513