YEARLY HIGH
1.4347 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.2911 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3492 QAR

2013 PEN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.4347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 1.2911.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1436 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4276 to the December average rate of 1.3068, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4347 was up 0.35% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.4297, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,174 QAR
2012 Average 6,902 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 6,455 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 718.24 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4404
1.2873
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 1.3910, compared to 1.3075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0836 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0552 QAR (High: 1.3991 / Low: 1.3439). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 QAR (High: 1.3205 / Low: 1.3079).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0552
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

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 0.0538 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.4276) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3516), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0760 (+5.62%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.4276
2012 Avg (January) 1.3516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4347 1.4167 1.4276
February 1.4197 1.3975 1.4109
March 1.4088 1.3899 1.4030
April 1.4120 1.3792 1.4022
May 1.3991 1.3439 1.3780
June 1.3420 1.2986 1.3242
July 1.3205 1.3032 1.3110
August 1.3068 1.2911 1.3001
September 1.3257 1.2928 1.3101
October 1.3205 1.3079 1.3148
November 1.3136 1.2981 1.3021
December 1.3181 1.2989 1.3068