2012 BTN to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0748 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0637 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0692 QAR

2012 BTN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.0637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0111 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0711 to the December average rate of 0.0666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0748 was down 9.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 374 QAR

2011 Average 391 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 318 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.41 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0748

0.0642

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0700, compared to 0.0685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0700

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0060 QAR (High: 0.0734 / Low: 0.0674). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 QAR (High: 0.0711 / Low: 0.0705).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0739) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0801), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0062 (-7.73%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0739

2011 Avg (February) 0.0801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0738	0.0684	0.0711
February	0.0748	0.0726	0.0739
March	0.0735	0.0710	0.0723
April	0.0719	0.0691	0.0704
May	0.0691	0.0648	0.0670
June	0.0662	0.0637	0.0651
July	0.0712	0.0653	0.0682
August	0.0711	0.0705	0.0708
September	0.0728	0.0671	0.0702
October	0.0734	0.0674	0.0687
November	0.0678	0.0654	0.0664
December	0.0671	0.0661	0.0666