2011 GBP to QAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 GBP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the GBP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 6.0746. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 5.5942.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4804 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7414 to the December average rate of 5.6805, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 6.0746 was up 2.03% compared to the 2010 peak of 5.9536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
GBP to QAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.8839, compared to 5.7933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0907 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.3098 QAR (High: 5.9040 / Low: 5.5942). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0897 QAR (High: 5.9128 / Low: 5.8230).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2033 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 5.9603) against the same month in 2010 (average: 5.5812), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3791 (+6.79%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8233 | 5.6363 | 5.7414 |
| February | 5.9128 | 5.8230 | 5.8697 |
| March | 5.9625 | 5.8166 | 5.8797 |
| April | 6.0746 | 5.8515 | 5.9603 |
| May | 6.0739 | 5.8648 | 5.9513 |
| June | 5.9817 | 5.8144 | 5.9011 |
| July | 5.9709 | 5.7849 | 5.8784 |
| August | 6.0200 | 5.8909 | 5.9545 |
| September | 5.9040 | 5.5942 | 5.7512 |
| October | 5.8672 | 5.5989 | 5.7409 |
| November | 5.8390 | 5.6252 | 5.7542 |
| December | 5.7139 | 5.6097 | 5.6805 |