YEARLY HIGH
28.9165 JPY
YEARLY LOW
23.7797 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.8172 JPY

2013 QAR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 28.9165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 23.7797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1368 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.4843 to the December average rate of 28.4542, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 28.9165 was up 21.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 23.7526, 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 144,583 JPY
2012 Average 109,641 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 118,899 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,683.85 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

28.8511
24.0873
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to JPY 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 26.2519, compared to 27.3825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.2519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.3825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 1.7893 JPY (High: 27.3851 / Low: 25.5959). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4751 JPY (High: 25.7631 / Low: 25.2880).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.7893
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4751

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9435 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9435

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 28.4542) against the same month in 2012 (average: 23.0131), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4411 (+23.64%).

2013 Avg (December) 28.4542
2012 Avg (December) 23.0131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.1161 23.7797 24.4843
February 25.7631 25.2880 25.5698
March 26.4718 25.5913 26.0395
April 27.3851 25.5959 26.8927
May 28.2829 26.7569 27.7343
June 27.6203 25.8659 26.7907
July 27.8211 26.8702 27.3771
August 27.1955 26.4470 26.8746
September 27.5226 26.9466 27.2336
October 27.1145 26.6015 26.8685
November 28.1295 26.9886 27.4869
December 28.9165 27.9865 28.4542