YEARLY HIGH
0.8466 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.7408 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8021 QAR

2012 ARS to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.8466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.7408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1058 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8430 to the December average rate of 0.7463, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8466 was down 7.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,233 QAR
2011 Average 4,412 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 3,704 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 529.03 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8527
0.7367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.8295, compared to 0.7746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0177 QAR (High: 0.8237 / Low: 0.8060). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 QAR (High: 0.8403 / Low: 0.8348).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0177
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.8430) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9147), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0717 (-7.84%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.8430
2011 Avg (January) 0.9147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8466 0.8395 0.8430
February 0.8403 0.8348 0.8376
March 0.8397 0.8327 0.8360
April 0.8331 0.8249 0.8286
May 0.8253 0.8145 0.8190
June 0.8237 0.8060 0.8128
July 0.8070 0.7953 0.8008
August 0.7961 0.7860 0.7906
September 0.7857 0.7750 0.7799
October 0.7752 0.7641 0.7706
November 0.7642 0.7535 0.7595
December 0.7530 0.7408 0.7463