YEARLY HIGH
1976.7351 GNF
YEARLY LOW
1877.9873 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1928.3940 GNF

2013 QAR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 1976.7351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 1877.9873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 98.7478 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1951.2126 to the December average rate of 1914.4104, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1976.7351 was down 0.08% compared to the 2012 peak of 1978.3918, 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 9,883,675 GNF
2012 Average 9,677,360 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 9,389,937 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 493,738.89 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1959.7806
1902.2338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to GNF 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 1943.5165, compared to 1913.2716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 30.2449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1943.5165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1913.2716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 52.1743 GNF (High: 1930.1617 / Low: 1877.9873). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.7668 GNF (High: 1924.9049 / Low: 1898.1381).

September Spread (Volatile) ±52.1743
July Spread (Stable) ±26.7668

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 21.2739 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.2739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1954.9851) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1935.4916), the exchange rate shifted by +19.4935 (+1.01%).

2013 Avg (March) 1954.9851
2012 Avg (March) 1935.4916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1966.0291 1922.1784 1951.2126
February 1963.6341 1919.9336 1946.7481
March 1976.7351 1930.3337 1954.9851
April 1969.5319 1927.8024 1945.2553
May 1959.5128 1922.3780 1942.0860
June 1932.0095 1880.5505 1920.8120
July 1924.9049 1898.1381 1909.6962
August 1930.9078 1895.9401 1914.2321
September 1930.1617 1877.9873 1907.0293
October 1931.8121 1892.7362 1914.6306
November 1932.7901 1895.1306 1919.6306
December 1922.5102 1893.9956 1914.4104