YEARLY HIGH
2.2217 QAR
YEARLY LOW
2.0106 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1608 QAR

2011 GEL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GEL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 2.2217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 2.0106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2112 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0265 to the December average rate of 2.1934, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.2217 was up 3.30% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.1508, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,109 QAR
2010 Average 10,185 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 10,053 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,055.77 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.2245
2.0085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 2.1274, compared to 2.1942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0883 QAR (High: 2.2217 / Low: 2.1334). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 QAR (High: 2.1985 / Low: 2.1862).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0883
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0161 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 2.1874) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.0692), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1182 (+5.71%).

2011 Avg (April) 2.1874
2010 Avg (April) 2.0692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0540 2.0106 2.0265
February 2.0912 2.0194 2.0518
March 2.1442 2.1033 2.1273
April 2.2217 2.1334 2.1874
May 2.2196 2.1502 2.1716
June 2.2183 2.1848 2.1999
July 2.2113 2.1634 2.1853
August 2.2144 2.1861 2.2065
September 2.1985 2.1862 2.1904
October 2.2019 2.1804 2.1939
November 2.2038 2.1892 2.1959
December 2.2021 2.1652 2.1934