YEARLY HIGH
0.4298 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.3462 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3788 QAR

2013 NAD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NAD 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 0.3462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0835 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4155 to the December average rate of 0.3512, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4298 was down 11.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4842, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,149 QAR
2012 Average 2,222 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,731 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 417.73 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4219
0.3447
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.0433 QAR (High: 0.4071 / Low: 0.3638). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 QAR (High: 0.4137 / Low: 0.4066).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0433
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

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 0.0276 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.4155) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4544), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0389 (-8.57%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.4155
2012 Avg (January) 0.4544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4298 0.4031 0.4155
February 0.4137 0.4066 0.4095
March 0.4034 0.3899 0.3964
April 0.4094 0.3936 0.3999
May 0.4071 0.3638 0.3911
June 0.3715 0.3559 0.3636
July 0.3736 0.3575 0.3670
August 0.3715 0.3510 0.3621
September 0.3756 0.3538 0.3648
October 0.3728 0.3617 0.3677
November 0.3614 0.3509 0.3571
December 0.3569 0.3462 0.3512