YEARLY HIGH
0.0685 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0538 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0625 QAR

2013 BTN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BTN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.0685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.0538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0147 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0670 to the December average rate of 0.0588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0685 was down 8.39% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0748, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 343 QAR
2012 Average 346 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 269 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.72 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0687
0.0560
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0662, compared to 0.0587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0662
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0065 QAR (High: 0.0602 / Low: 0.0538). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 QAR (High: 0.0673 / Low: 0.0663).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.0677) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0739), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0062 (-8.45%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.0677
2012 Avg (February) 0.0739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0684 0.0660 0.0670
February 0.0685 0.0670 0.0677
March 0.0673 0.0663 0.0669
April 0.0674 0.0663 0.0669
May 0.0677 0.0646 0.0663
June 0.0645 0.0604 0.0626
July 0.0617 0.0600 0.0609
August 0.0602 0.0538 0.0582
September 0.0586 0.0540 0.0571
October 0.0596 0.0582 0.0591
November 0.0590 0.0573 0.0582
December 0.0596 0.0583 0.0588