YEARLY HIGH
0.3133 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2771 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3015 QAR

2013 SCR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 0.3133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0363 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2797 to the December average rate of 0.3019, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3133 was up 10.91% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2825, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,567 QAR
2012 Average 1,328 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,385 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.33 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3139
0.2766
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.3004, compared to 0.3026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0191 QAR (High: 0.3133 / Low: 0.2943). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 QAR (High: 0.3046 / Low: 0.3020).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0191
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.3075) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2583), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0491 (+19.03%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.3075
2012 Avg (March) 0.2583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2850 0.2771 0.2797
February 0.2952 0.2848 0.2885
March 0.3133 0.2943 0.3075
April 0.3133 0.3086 0.3108
May 0.3111 0.3062 0.3090
June 0.3088 0.3053 0.3072
July 0.3070 0.3015 0.3040
August 0.3046 0.3020 0.3034
September 0.3045 0.3001 0.3025
October 0.3035 0.2992 0.3020
November 0.3036 0.2987 0.3020
December 0.3033 0.3003 0.3019