2013 QAR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0204 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.9367 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9650 SBD

2013 QAR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 2.0204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 1.9367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0837 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9488 to the December average rate of 1.9751, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.0204 was down 3.44% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.0924, 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 10,102 SBD

2012 Average 9,795 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 9,684 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 418.31 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.9874

1.9439

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SBD 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 1.9656, compared to 1.9644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9656

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0564 SBD (High: 2.0204 / Low: 1.9640). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 SBD (High: 1.9802 / Low: 1.9689).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0564

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1.9820) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.9903), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0082 (-0.41%).

2013 Avg (May) 1.9820

2012 Avg (May) 1.9903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9742	1.9448	1.9488
February	1.9825	1.9389	1.9475
March	1.9916	1.9367	1.9581
April	1.9975	1.9496	1.9837
May	2.0204	1.9640	1.9820
June	1.9802	1.9689	1.9733
July	1.9753	1.9468	1.9573
August	1.9752	1.9484	1.9565
September	1.9718	1.9497	1.9584
October	1.9873	1.9516	1.9658
November	1.9884	1.9488	1.9733
December	1.9871	1.9502	1.9751