YEARLY HIGH
0.2678 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2432 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2546 CHF

2013 QAR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 0.2678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.2432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0246 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2538 to the December average rate of 0.2455, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2678 was down 2.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2732, 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 1,339 CHF
2012 Average 1,288 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,216 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.00 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2643
0.2438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CHF 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 0.2572, compared to 0.2519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0126 CHF (High: 0.2678 / Low: 0.2552). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 CHF (High: 0.2614 / Low: 0.2582).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0126
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.2626) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2577), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+1.89%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.2626
2012 Avg (May) 0.2577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2567 0.2504 0.2538
February 0.2566 0.2494 0.2529
March 0.2614 0.2582 0.2598
April 0.2606 0.2538 0.2572
May 0.2678 0.2552 0.2626
June 0.2630 0.2528 0.2568
July 0.2663 0.2546 0.2595
August 0.2565 0.2524 0.2542
September 0.2592 0.2488 0.2536
October 0.2509 0.2451 0.2480
November 0.2533 0.2488 0.2507
December 0.2495 0.2432 0.2455