2012 BND to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9943 QAR

YEARLY LOW

2.8070 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9153 QAR

2012 BND to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BND to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 2.9943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.8070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1873 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8457 to the December average rate of 2.9836, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.9943 was down 1.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.0393, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,971 QAR

2011 Average 14,489 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 14,035 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 936.48 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.9974

2.8319

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 2.8807, compared to 2.9498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8807

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1181 QAR (High: 2.9451 / Low: 2.8270). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0173 QAR (High: 2.9845 / Low: 2.9671).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1181

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0353 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.9836) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.8110), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1725 (+6.14%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.9836

2011 Avg (December) 2.8110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9063	2.8070	2.8457
February	2.9303	2.8798	2.9030
March	2.9107	2.8715	2.8933
April	2.9435	2.8859	2.9109
May	2.9451	2.8270	2.8834
June	2.8828	2.8182	2.8482
July	2.9291	2.8619	2.8877
August	2.9406	2.9028	2.9179
September	2.9877	2.9183	2.9584
October	2.9893	2.9553	2.9755
November	2.9845	2.9671	2.9756
December	2.9943	2.9760	2.9836