2013 QAR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9320 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.8860 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9078 BOB

2013 QAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 1.9320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 1.8860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0460 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9186 to the December average rate of 1.8984, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.9320 was up 0.34% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.9254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,660 BOB

2012 Average 9,536 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 9,430 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.77 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.9231

1.8947

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BOB 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 1.9180, compared to 1.8976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9180

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0258 BOB (High: 1.9215 / Low: 1.8958). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 BOB (High: 1.9022 / Low: 1.8935).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0258

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1.9208) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.8940), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0267 (+1.41%).

2013 Avg (February) 1.9208

2012 Avg (February) 1.8940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9232	1.9108	1.9186
February	1.9320	1.9152	1.9208
March	1.9294	1.9116	1.9199
April	1.9264	1.9092	1.9186
May	1.9270	1.9163	1.9203
June	1.9215	1.8958	1.9096
July	1.9039	1.8860	1.8971
August	1.9022	1.8935	1.8973
September	1.9049	1.8868	1.8972
October	1.9009	1.8906	1.8980
November	1.9036	1.8932	1.8978
December	1.9066	1.8953	1.8984