YEARLY HIGH
5.6361 QAR
YEARLY LOW
5.4099 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5330 QAR

2013 XDR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XDR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 5.6361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 5.4099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2262 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5903 to the December average rate of 5.6010, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.6361 was down 0.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.6623, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,181 QAR
2012 Average 27,878 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 27,050 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,130.88 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.6203
5.4402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 5.5113, compared to 5.5546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0433 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5113
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.1085 QAR (High: 5.6113 / Low: 5.5027). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0367 QAR (High: 5.5894 / Low: 5.5527).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1085
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0367

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0848 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0848

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 5.6053) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.6085), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-0.06%).

2013 Avg (October) 5.6053
2012 Avg (October) 5.6085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6147 5.5630 5.5903
February 5.6113 5.5027 5.5583
March 5.4966 5.4491 5.4735
April 5.5101 5.4592 5.4791
May 5.5135 5.4184 5.4552
June 5.5640 5.4582 5.5114
July 5.5172 5.4099 5.4748
August 5.5536 5.4955 5.5301
September 5.5865 5.4949 5.5443
October 5.6361 5.5767 5.6053
November 5.5894 5.5527 5.5723
December 5.6167 5.5779 5.6010