2013 QAR to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5735 SDG

YEARLY LOW

1.2054 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2430 SDG

2013 QAR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.5735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 1.2054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3681 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2116 to the December average rate of 1.5659, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5735 was up 28.92% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2205, 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 7,867 SDG

2012 Average 4,805 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 6,027 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,840.32 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6014

1.1746

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SDG 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 1.2118, compared to 1.2743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0625 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2118

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.3549 SDG (High: 1.5657 / Low: 1.2109). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 SDG (High: 1.2117 / Low: 1.2074).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3549

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.5659) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2120), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3538 (+29.19%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.5659

2012 Avg (December) 1.2120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2138	1.2074	1.2116
February	1.2185	1.2102	1.2129
March	1.2188	1.2090	1.2123
April	1.2156	1.2085	1.2118
May	1.2166	1.2083	1.2120
June	1.2166	1.2067	1.2101
July	1.2149	1.2054	1.2101
August	1.2117	1.2074	1.2102
September	1.2139	1.2061	1.2103
October	1.2129	1.2081	1.2107
November	1.5657	1.2109	1.2384
December	1.5735	1.5631	1.5659