2013 LTL to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4560 QAR

YEARLY LOW

1.3502 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4007 QAR

2013 LTL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 1.4560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 1.3502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1058 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4019 to the December average rate of 1.4448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4560 was up 2.85% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.4156, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,280 QAR

2012 Average 6,779 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 6,751 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 528.93 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4526

1.3592

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 1.3849, compared to 1.4165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0316 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3849

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0597 QAR (High: 1.4389 / Low: 1.3792). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0188 QAR (High: 1.4130 / Low: 1.3941).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0597

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0188

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0416 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0416

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 1.4385) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3683), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0702 (+5.13%).

2013 Avg (October) 1.4385

2012 Avg (October) 1.3683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4310	1.3775	1.4019
February	1.4389	1.3792	1.4085
March	1.3802	1.3502	1.3670
April	1.3868	1.3518	1.3735
May	1.3882	1.3539	1.3687
June	1.4112	1.3699	1.3898
July	1.4011	1.3519	1.3796
August	1.4130	1.3941	1.4046
September	1.4262	1.3844	1.4084
October	1.4560	1.4261	1.4385
November	1.4341	1.4095	1.4228
December	1.4541	1.4291	1.4448