YEARLY HIGH
2.1112 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.9123 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0337 QAR

2013 TOP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the TOP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 2.1112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 1.9123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1989 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0990 to the December average rate of 1.9601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.1112 was down 2.87% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.1735, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,556 QAR
2012 Average 10,477 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 9,561 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 994.56 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.1198
1.9456
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 2.0829, compared to 1.9846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.1309 QAR (High: 2.0916 / Low: 1.9607). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 QAR (High: 2.1097 / Low: 2.0932).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1309
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0645 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0645

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 2.0829) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.1581), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0752 (-3.48%).

2013 Avg (March) 2.0829
2012 Avg (March) 2.1581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1104 2.0894 2.0990
February 2.1097 2.0932 2.1052
March 2.1112 2.0686 2.0829
April 2.1084 2.0788 2.0904
May 2.0913 2.0586 2.0819
June 2.0916 1.9607 2.0378
July 1.9862 1.9541 1.9733
August 1.9863 1.9571 1.9666
September 2.0223 1.9123 1.9815
October 2.0364 2.0002 2.0191
November 2.0414 1.9589 2.0072
December 1.9739 1.9570 1.9601