YEARLY HIGH
1.7188 CNY
YEARLY LOW
1.6657 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6918 CNY

2013 QAR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 1.7188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.6657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0530 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7127 to the December average rate of 1.6713, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.7188 was down 2.05% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.7547, 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 8,594 CNY
2012 Average 8,666 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 8,329 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 265.16 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.7199
1.6669
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CNY 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 1.7034, compared to 1.6802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0146 CNY (High: 1.6988 / Low: 1.6842). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 CNY (High: 1.6853 / Low: 1.6818).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0146
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1.7115) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.7336), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0221 (-1.27%).

2013 Avg (March) 1.7115
2012 Avg (March) 1.7336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7167 1.7078 1.7127
February 1.7178 1.7126 1.7154
March 1.7188 1.7073 1.7115
April 1.7080 1.6965 1.7026
May 1.6967 1.6844 1.6901
June 1.6988 1.6842 1.6880
July 1.6927 1.6856 1.6879
August 1.6872 1.6810 1.6833
September 1.6853 1.6818 1.6827
October 1.6836 1.6721 1.6783
November 1.6808 1.6753 1.6776
December 1.6757 1.6657 1.6713