2013 QAR to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1351 HKD

YEARLY LOW

2.1282 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1304 HKD

2013 QAR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 2.1351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 2.1282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0069 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1296 to the December average rate of 2.1296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.1351 was up 0.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.1346, 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 10,675 HKD

2012 Average 10,653 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 10,641 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.46 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.1326

2.1292

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to HKD 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 2.1311, compared to 2.1298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1311

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0054 HKD (High: 2.1351 / Low: 2.1297). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 HKD (High: 2.1298 / Low: 2.1292).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 2.1323) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.1320), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.01%).

2013 Avg (April) 2.1323

2012 Avg (April) 2.1320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1317	2.1283	2.1296
February	2.1309	2.1298	2.1302
March	2.1325	2.1300	2.1314
April	2.1351	2.1297	2.1323
May	2.1323	2.1311	2.1319
June	2.1323	2.1288	2.1310
July	2.1314	2.1282	2.1303
August	2.1323	2.1292	2.1300
September	2.1324	2.1294	2.1301
October	2.1298	2.1292	2.1295
November	2.1297	2.1291	2.1294
December	2.1307	2.1290	2.1296