YEARLY HIGH
0.1848 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1774 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1808 XDR

2013 QAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.1848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.1774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1789 to the December average rate of 0.1785, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1848 was up 0.85% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1833, 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 924 XDR
2012 Average 897 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 887 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.09 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1838
0.1779
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to XDR 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 0.1815, compared to 0.1800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0036 XDR (High: 0.1848 / Low: 0.1813). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 XDR (High: 0.1801 / Low: 0.1789).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.1827) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1822), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.23%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.1827
2012 Avg (July) 0.1822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1798 0.1781 0.1789
February 0.1817 0.1782 0.1799
March 0.1835 0.1819 0.1827
April 0.1832 0.1815 0.1825
May 0.1846 0.1814 0.1833
June 0.1832 0.1797 0.1815
July 0.1848 0.1813 0.1827
August 0.1820 0.1801 0.1808
September 0.1820 0.1790 0.1804
October 0.1793 0.1774 0.1784
November 0.1801 0.1789 0.1795
December 0.1793 0.1780 0.1785