2013 QAR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8798 LSL

YEARLY LOW

2.3266 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6486 LSL

2013 QAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.8798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.3266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5532 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4084 to the December average rate of 2.8468, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.8798 was up 17.44% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.4521, 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 14,399 LSL

2012 Average 11,276 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 11,633 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,765.90 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.8907

2.3645

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to LSL 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 2.5306, compared to 2.7666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5306

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.3004 LSL (High: 2.7572 / Low: 2.4567). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0432 LSL (High: 2.4605 / Low: 2.4172).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3004

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0432

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0268 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.8468) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.3692), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4776 (+20.16%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.8468

2012 Avg (December) 2.3692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4775	2.3266	2.4084
February	2.4605	2.4172	2.4418
March	2.5634	2.4775	2.5220
April	2.5375	2.4438	2.5003
May	2.7572	2.4567	2.5606
June	2.8084	2.6971	2.7508
July	2.7996	2.6732	2.7240
August	2.8483	2.6919	2.7635
September	2.8281	2.6597	2.7440
October	2.7719	2.6812	2.7200
November	2.8476	2.7671	2.8013
December	2.8798	2.8027	2.8468