YEARLY HIGH
5.9133 QAR
YEARLY LOW
5.5767 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7743 QAR

2012 GIP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 5.9133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 5.5767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3366 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6478 to the December average rate of 5.8460, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.9133 was down 2.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.0736, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,566 QAR
2011 Average 29,183 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 27,883 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,682.92 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.8658
5.6280
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 5.7406, compared to 5.8079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0673 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7406
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2832 QAR (High: 5.9112 / Low: 5.6279). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0439 QAR (High: 5.8567 / Low: 5.8128).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2832
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0439

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1426 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 5.8268) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.9588), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1320 (-2.22%).

2012 Avg (April) 5.8268
2011 Avg (April) 5.9588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7405 5.5767 5.6478
February 5.8181 5.7051 5.7570
March 5.8224 5.6922 5.7614
April 5.9133 5.7664 5.8268
May 5.9112 5.6279 5.7968
June 5.7281 5.5825 5.6542
July 5.7718 5.6824 5.7395
August 5.7993 5.7318 5.7700
September 5.8680 5.7993 5.8418
October 5.8567 5.8128 5.8352
November 5.8446 5.7935 5.8149
December 5.8725 5.8259 5.8460