YEARLY HIGH
0.7746 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.6970 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7421 PEN

2013 QAR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.7746. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.6970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0776 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7005 to the December average rate of 0.7652, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7746 was up 4.12% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7439, 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 3,873 PEN
2012 Average 3,623 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 3,485 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 387.75 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7761
0.6936
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to PEN 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 0.7194, compared to 0.7649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0455 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0294 PEN (High: 0.7441 / Low: 0.7147). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 PEN (High: 0.7646 / Low: 0.7573).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0294
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.7692) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7187), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0505 (+7.02%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.7692
2012 Avg (August) 0.7187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7059 0.6970 0.7005
February 0.7156 0.7044 0.7088
March 0.7195 0.7098 0.7128
April 0.7251 0.7082 0.7132
May 0.7441 0.7147 0.7258
June 0.7701 0.7451 0.7552
July 0.7673 0.7573 0.7628
August 0.7746 0.7652 0.7692
September 0.7735 0.7543 0.7634
October 0.7646 0.7573 0.7606
November 0.7703 0.7612 0.7680
December 0.7699 0.7587 0.7652