YEARLY HIGH
0.6685 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.5345 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5927 BRL

2013 QAR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.6685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.5345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1340 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5583 to the December average rate of 0.6446, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6685 was up 13.90% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5869, 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 3,343 BRL
2012 Average 2,683 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 2,673 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 669.87 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6548
0.5319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BRL 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 0.5585, compared to 0.6270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5585
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0504 BRL (High: 0.6550 / Low: 0.6046). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 BRL (High: 0.5474 / Low: 0.5383).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0504
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0223 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.6428) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5567), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0862 (+15.48%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.6428
2012 Avg (August) 0.5567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5626 0.5464 0.5583
February 0.5474 0.5383 0.5422
March 0.5551 0.5345 0.5455
April 0.5561 0.5409 0.5491
May 0.5845 0.5509 0.5587
June 0.6175 0.5846 0.5969
July 0.6254 0.6104 0.6180
August 0.6685 0.6237 0.6428
September 0.6550 0.6046 0.6239
October 0.6106 0.5943 0.6016
November 0.6410 0.6162 0.6310
December 0.6552 0.6346 0.6446