2013 QAR to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

83.5053 MRO

YEARLY LOW

72.1838 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

80.6592 MRO

2013 QAR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 83.5053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 72.1838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3215 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.7494 to the December average rate of 80.0888, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 83.5053 was up 0.17% compared to the 2012 peak of 83.3644, 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 417,526 MRO

2012 Average 405,185 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 360,919 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,607.56 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

83.5035

74.4539

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to MRO 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 79.7478, compared to 81.5706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.7478

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.5706

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 10.2612 MRO (High: 82.8511 / Low: 72.5899). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6576 MRO (High: 80.4858 / Low: 79.8282).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.2612

December Spread (Stable) ±0.6576

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.1627 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1627

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 81.7618) against the same month in 2012 (average: 81.2439), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5179 (+0.64%).

2013 Avg (July) 81.7618

2012 Avg (July) 81.2439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	83.3871	82.3194	82.7494
February	83.1104	81.5397	82.2881
March	81.5070	76.1582	79.3707
April	76.8640	72.1838	75.2080
May	82.8511	72.5899	76.8865
June	82.7386	80.2432	81.9842
July	83.5053	79.9118	81.7618
August	82.9814	81.0407	82.5085
September	82.6245	78.6702	80.8537
October	83.4973	80.3560	82.2956
November	83.2661	80.0776	81.9149
December	80.4858	79.8282	80.0888