2013 QAR to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

255.6470 CDF

YEARLY LOW

250.6909 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

253.3683 CDF

2013 QAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 255.6470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 250.6909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9561 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 253.0846 to the December average rate of 253.5633, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 255.6470 was down 0.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 256.2707, 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 1,278,235 CDF

2012 Average 1,263,311 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 1,253,454 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,780.64 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

254.4302

252.4428

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CDF 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 253.1423, compared to 253.5943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 253.1423

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 253.5943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 3.5676 CDF (High: 255.6008 / Low: 252.0332). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8087 CDF (High: 255.0531 / Low: 253.2444).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.5676

September Spread (Stable) ±1.8087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.3870 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 253.8249) against the same month in 2012 (average: 254.4624), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6375 (-0.25%).

2013 Avg (November) 253.8249

2012 Avg (November) 254.4624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	254.3965	251.8499	253.0846
February	253.6127	251.5727	252.6084
March	255.6008	252.0332	254.2646
April	254.7661	251.3468	252.8776
May	254.7355	252.1838	252.9152
June	254.4939	251.6605	253.1034
July	254.1165	250.6909	253.0883
August	254.3560	251.0698	252.8576
September	255.0531	253.2444	254.1691
October	254.7458	252.6238	254.0623
November	255.6470	252.6016	253.8249
December	255.2567	252.3855	253.5633