YEARLY HIGH
18.5989 BTN
YEARLY LOW
14.5965 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.0757 BTN

2013 QAR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 18.5989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 14.5965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0024 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9182 to the December average rate of 17.0009, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 18.5989 was up 18.47% compared to the 2012 peak of 15.6988, 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 92,994 BTN
2012 Average 72,351 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 72,982 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,012.06 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

17.8036
14.5040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BTN 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 15.1084, compared to 17.0431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.0431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 1.9937 BTN (High: 18.5989 / Low: 16.6052). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2206 BTN (High: 15.0736 / Low: 14.8530).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.9937
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6200 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 17.2137) against the same month in 2012 (average: 14.1260), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0877 (+21.86%).

2013 Avg (August) 17.2137
2012 Avg (August) 14.1260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.1479 14.6286 14.9182
February 14.9348 14.5965 14.7790
March 15.0736 14.8530 14.9477
April 15.0852 14.8341 14.9402
May 15.4910 14.7813 15.0809
June 16.5517 15.5108 15.9843
July 16.6547 16.2051 16.4122
August 18.5989 16.6052 17.2137
September 18.5324 17.0786 17.5286
October 17.1698 16.7759 16.9087
November 17.4652 16.9589 17.1947
December 17.1555 16.7727 17.0009