YEARLY HIGH
0.2940 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.2703 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2829 CAD

2013 QAR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.2940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.2703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0236 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2725 to the December average rate of 0.2922, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2940 was up 2.85% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2858, 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 1,470 CAD
2012 Average 1,373 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,352 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118.18 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2941
0.2705
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CAD 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 0.2790, compared to 0.2868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0094 CAD (High: 0.2887 / Low: 0.2792). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 CAD (High: 0.2940 / Low: 0.2908).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.2922) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2720), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0201 (+7.40%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.2922
2012 Avg (December) 0.2720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2767 0.2703 0.2725
February 0.2824 0.2737 0.2769
March 0.2830 0.2792 0.2813
April 0.2820 0.2776 0.2798
May 0.2850 0.2757 0.2802
June 0.2887 0.2792 0.2835
July 0.2905 0.2821 0.2858
August 0.2893 0.2825 0.2856
September 0.2896 0.2817 0.2846
October 0.2875 0.2826 0.2845
November 0.2914 0.2863 0.2880
December 0.2940 0.2908 0.2922