2012 LRD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0508 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0484 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0494 QAR

2012 LRD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.0484.

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 0.0501 to the December average rate of 0.0498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0508 was down 2.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0520, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 254 QAR

2011 Average 253 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 242 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.16 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0502

0.0487

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0494, compared to 0.0494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0494

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0014 QAR (High: 0.0508 / Low: 0.0494). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 QAR (High: 0.0497 / Low: 0.0491).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0501) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0508), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-1.40%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0501

2011 Avg (January) 0.0508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0508	0.0494	0.0501
February	0.0503	0.0494	0.0497
March	0.0500	0.0492	0.0495
April	0.0497	0.0491	0.0494
May	0.0493	0.0484	0.0490
June	0.0493	0.0484	0.0488
July	0.0492	0.0485	0.0488
August	0.0495	0.0487	0.0492
September	0.0497	0.0489	0.0493
October	0.0505	0.0492	0.0498
November	0.0504	0.0490	0.0494
December	0.0502	0.0492	0.0498