2013 MAD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4469 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4206 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4332 QAR

2013 MAD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MAD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.4469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.4206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0264 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4336 to the December average rate of 0.4438, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4469 was up 2.15% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4375, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,235 QAR

2012 Average 2,109 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,103 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.78 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4457

0.4230

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 0.4293, compared to 0.4370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4293

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0153 QAR (High: 0.4433 / Low: 0.4280). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 QAR (High: 0.4361 / Low: 0.4313).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0153

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.4424) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4249), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0176 (+4.14%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.4424

2012 Avg (October) 0.4249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4407	0.4274	0.4336
February	0.4433	0.4280	0.4355
March	0.4283	0.4206	0.4249
April	0.4298	0.4210	0.4264
May	0.4303	0.4214	0.4252
June	0.4358	0.4254	0.4306
July	0.4332	0.4210	0.4280
August	0.4361	0.4313	0.4340
September	0.4396	0.4289	0.4350
October	0.4469	0.4392	0.4424
November	0.4410	0.4353	0.4386
December	0.4463	0.4403	0.4438