2012 BGN to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4977 QAR

YEARLY LOW

2.2490 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3918 QAR

2012 BGN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 2.4977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 2.2490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2486 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3996 to the December average rate of 2.4410, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.4977 was down 9.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.7697, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,488 QAR

2011 Average 12,954 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 11,245 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,243.13 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.4760

2.2708

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 2.4122, compared to 2.3715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4122

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1497 QAR (High: 2.4566 / Low: 2.3069). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0419 QAR (High: 2.4386 / Low: 2.3967).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1497

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0419

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 0.0638 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.4589) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5395), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0806 (-3.18%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.4589

2011 Avg (February) 2.5395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4507	2.3566	2.3996
February	2.4977	2.4147	2.4589
March	2.4821	2.4284	2.4552
April	2.4787	2.4283	2.4478
May	2.4566	2.3069	2.3840
June	2.3630	2.2899	2.3275
July	2.3476	2.2490	2.2879
August	2.3442	2.2833	2.3059
September	2.4380	2.3391	2.3924
October	2.4386	2.3967	2.4147
November	2.4173	2.3635	2.3870
December	2.4676	2.4065	2.4410