YEARLY HIGH
0.1219 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1089 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1144 QAR

2013 RUB to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.1219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.1089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1204 to the December average rate of 0.1108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1219 was down 2.97% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 609 QAR
2012 Average 587 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 544 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.04 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1216
0.1093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to QAR 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 0.1174, compared to 0.1115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0058 QAR (High: 0.1147 / Low: 0.1089). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 QAR (High: 0.1108 / Low: 0.1094).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.1206) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1221), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-1.21%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.1206
2012 Avg (February) 0.1221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1212 0.1194 0.1204
February 0.1219 0.1190 0.1206
March 0.1188 0.1172 0.1181
April 0.1179 0.1149 0.1161
May 0.1172 0.1144 0.1162
June 0.1148 0.1106 0.1127
July 0.1127 0.1092 0.1111
August 0.1108 0.1094 0.1103
September 0.1147 0.1089 0.1118
October 0.1148 0.1126 0.1136
November 0.1127 0.1098 0.1113
December 0.1118 0.1095 0.1108