YEARLY HIGH
5.1562 QAR
YEARLY LOW
5.1200 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1370 QAR

2012 JOD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JOD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 5.1562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 5.1200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0362 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1342 to the December average rate of 5.1296, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.1562 was up 0.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.1394, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,781 QAR
2011 Average 25,674 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 25,600 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.01 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.1448
5.1283
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 5.1336, compared to 5.1404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0238 QAR (High: 5.1439 / Low: 5.1200). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 QAR (High: 5.1371 / Low: 5.1297).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 5.1425) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.1359), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+0.13%).

2012 Avg (September) 5.1425
2011 Avg (September) 5.1359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1389 5.1295 5.1342
February 5.1390 5.1291 5.1325
March 5.1371 5.1297 5.1337
April 5.1374 5.1296 5.1329
May 5.1385 5.1295 5.1332
June 5.1395 5.1274 5.1350
July 5.1499 5.1332 5.1413
August 5.1539 5.1376 5.1435
September 5.1562 5.1362 5.1425
October 5.1499 5.1361 5.1432
November 5.1506 5.1300 5.1423
December 5.1439 5.1200 5.1296