2012 BAM to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4986 QAR

YEARLY LOW

2.2432 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3918 QAR

2012 BAM to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 2.4986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 2.2432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2555 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3998 to the December average rate of 2.4391, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.4986 was down 9.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.7619, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,493 QAR

2011 Average 12,944 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 11,216 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,277.43 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.4768

2.2700

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2.4125, compared to 2.3710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0415 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4125

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1569 QAR (High: 2.4594 / Low: 2.3025). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0366 QAR (High: 2.4331 / Low: 2.3965).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1569

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0366

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0670 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.4596) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5374), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0778 (-3.07%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.4596

2011 Avg (February) 2.5374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4512	2.3553	2.3998
February	2.4986	2.4279	2.4596
March	2.4795	2.4258	2.4562
April	2.4795	2.4292	2.4478
May	2.4594	2.3025	2.3807
June	2.3606	2.2996	2.3310
July	2.3494	2.2432	2.2872
August	2.3395	2.2657	2.3057
September	2.4425	2.3367	2.3939
October	2.4331	2.3965	2.4137
November	2.4144	2.3639	2.3865
December	2.4648	2.4048	2.4391