YEARLY HIGH
0.4709 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4685 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4694 QAR

2012 HKD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 0.4709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 0.4685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4690 to the December average rate of 0.4698, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4709 was up 0.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4688, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,772 QAR
2011 Average 11,690 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 11,712 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.01 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4699
0.4689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 0.4691, compared to 0.4696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0020 QAR (High: 0.4705 / Low: 0.4685). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 QAR (High: 0.4698 / Low: 0.4697).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.4696) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4673), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+0.48%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.4696
2011 Avg (July) 0.4673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4695 0.4687 0.4690
February 0.4696 0.4693 0.4695
March 0.4694 0.4687 0.4690
April 0.4692 0.4688 0.4690
May 0.4693 0.4686 0.4689
June 0.4693 0.4691 0.4692
July 0.4709 0.4693 0.4696
August 0.4695 0.4694 0.4694
September 0.4697 0.4692 0.4695
October 0.4700 0.4689 0.4697
November 0.4705 0.4685 0.4697
December 0.4698 0.4697 0.4698