YEARLY HIGH
535.6863 COP
YEARLY LOW
483.5617 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
513.4014 COP

2013 QAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 535.6863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 483.5617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.1246 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 486.0695 to the December average rate of 530.8811, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 535.6863 was up 0.63% compared to the 2012 peak of 532.3282, 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 2,678,431 COP
2012 Average 2,468,009 COP
Yearly Trough Low 2,417,809 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 260,622.78 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

535.3622
481.5884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to COP 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 501.8905, compared to 524.9124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.0219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 501.8905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 524.9124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 19.4912 COP (High: 521.4352 / Low: 501.9440). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6863 COP (High: 521.1111 / Low: 516.4248).

May Spread (Volatile) ±19.4912
October Spread (Stable) ±4.6863

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 10.1689 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.1689

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 527.8790) against the same month in 2012 (average: 495.3535), the exchange rate shifted by +32.5256 (+6.57%).

2013 Avg (September) 527.8790
2012 Avg (September) 495.3535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 488.9260 483.5617 486.0695
February 499.0190 487.8095 492.1659
March 503.2811 493.0753 498.0514
April 506.2357 498.5959 502.6023
May 521.4352 501.9440 508.2196
June 533.0433 517.0691 524.2343
July 529.2948 515.5809 522.1342
August 533.2155 514.2748 522.9253
September 535.6863 518.9978 527.8790
October 521.1111 516.4248 517.7101
November 531.2579 520.3309 527.9445
December 533.9589 527.8285 530.8811