2013 QAR to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

446.4318 SOS

YEARLY LOW

307.7137 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

386.5320 SOS

2013 QAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 446.4318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 307.7137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 138.7181 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 439.2083 to the December average rate of 320.1840, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 446.4318 was down 0.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 449.8194, 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 2,232,159 SOS

2012 Average 2,226,714 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,538,569 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 693,590.52 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

451.1108

308.2816

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QAR to SOS 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 423.6193, compared to 349.4447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 74.1746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 423.6193

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 349.4447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 22.2852 SOS (High: 329.9989 / Low: 307.7137). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4966 SOS (High: 441.2991 / Low: 435.8025).

December Spread (Volatile) ±22.2852

January Spread (Stable) ±5.4966

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 16.6157 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -16.6157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 436.6019) against the same month in 2012 (average: 446.5085), the exchange rate shifted by -9.9066 (-2.22%).

2013 Avg (March) 436.6019

2012 Avg (March) 446.5085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	441.2991	435.8025	439.2083
February	444.8288	430.0777	437.7121
March	446.4318	427.8392	436.6019
April	432.5351	417.4003	425.6612
May	417.0480	400.5635	409.0455
June	403.5941	384.9042	393.4870
July	385.0211	376.0970	381.4672
August	377.9328	358.5706	367.1149
September	358.3334	346.5467	351.7888
October	346.0654	337.7082	340.9966
November	337.6380	329.7375	335.1169
December	329.9989	307.7137	320.1840