YEARLY HIGH
29.4521 NPR
YEARLY LOW
23.3638 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.7142 NPR

2013 QAR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 29.4521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 23.3638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0884 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.8386 to the December average rate of 27.1945, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 29.4521 was up 18.22% compared to the 2012 peak of 24.9122, 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 147,261 NPR
2012 Average 117,260 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 116,819 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,441.90 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

28.4890
23.2272
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to NPR 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 24.1710, compared to 27.2574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.1710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.2574

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 2.6443 NPR (High: 29.2394 / Low: 26.5951). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3839 NPR (High: 24.1395 / Low: 23.7556).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.6443
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3839

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9735 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 28.0505) against the same month in 2012 (average: 23.9332), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1174 (+17.20%).

2013 Avg (September) 28.0505
2012 Avg (September) 23.9332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.2494 23.3993 23.8386
February 23.9134 23.3638 23.6657
March 24.1395 23.7556 23.9184
April 24.0900 23.6854 23.8897
May 24.8438 23.6935 24.1328
June 26.4409 24.8410 25.5809
July 26.7497 25.8638 26.2566
August 29.2394 26.5951 27.5133
September 29.4521 27.3352 28.0505
October 27.4178 26.8997 27.0770
November 27.7354 27.1166 27.4524
December 27.4573 26.8487 27.1945