YEARLY HIGH
318.6344 KRW
YEARLY LOW
288.8233 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
300.7296 KRW

2013 QAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 318.6344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 288.8233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.8112 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 292.6431 to the December average rate of 290.1569, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 318.6344 was down 2.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 325.5129, 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 1,593,172 KRW
2012 Average 1,546,889 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,444,116 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149,055.90 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

313.9398
287.9948
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to KRW 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 303.3289, compared to 298.1304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1985 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 303.3289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 298.1304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 12.5951 KRW (High: 310.7195 / Low: 298.1244). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7890 KRW (High: 291.6123 / Low: 288.8233).

May Spread (Volatile) ±12.5951
December Spread (Stable) ±2.7890

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 8.5809 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.5809

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 311.7778) against the same month in 2012 (average: 319.8779), the exchange rate shifted by -8.1001 (-2.53%).

2013 Avg (June) 311.7778
2012 Avg (June) 319.8779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 299.0798 289.3129 292.6431
February 301.2766 296.2181 298.7339
March 307.3290 298.0872 303.1215
April 312.9632 303.6144 308.1687
May 310.7195 298.1244 305.5282
June 318.6344 306.9980 311.7778
July 315.0038 305.2844 309.3201
August 308.6519 304.7987 306.5146
September 304.8321 295.0080 297.9337
October 295.3846 290.5961 293.0078
November 294.3843 289.9220 291.8493
December 291.6123 288.8233 290.1569