2013 QAR to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

140.8396 CRC

YEARLY LOW

135.8726 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

137.5915 CRC

2013 QAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 140.8396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 135.8726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9670 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 137.5290 to the December average rate of 136.8876, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 140.8396 was down 0.15% compared to the 2012 peak of 141.0534, 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 704,198 CRC

2012 Average 690,503 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 679,363 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,834.99 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

138.6221

136.7299

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CRC 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 137.4108, compared to 137.7723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 137.4108

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 137.7723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 4.5038 CRC (High: 140.8396 / Low: 136.3358). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7610 CRC (High: 137.6497 / Low: 136.8887).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.5038

April Spread (Stable) ±0.7610

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7326 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 137.5290) against the same month in 2012 (average: 139.4106), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8816 (-1.35%).

2013 Avg (January) 137.5290

2012 Avg (January) 139.4106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	140.8396	136.3358	137.5290
February	138.2019	137.0455	137.4260
March	137.8964	136.9261	137.3038
April	137.6497	136.8887	137.2725
May	137.8856	137.1163	137.4364
June	138.0987	137.2184	137.4971
July	138.4312	136.6596	137.6126
August	138.7324	136.8136	137.9990
September	139.6518	137.2168	138.4644
October	139.0696	136.9320	138.0500
November	138.6704	135.8726	137.6202
December	138.4272	136.4453	136.8876