2012 LSL to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4847 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4078 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4445 QAR

2012 LSL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.4847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.4078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0769 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4544 to the December average rate of 0.4222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4847 was down 12.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5545, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,423 QAR

2011 Average 2,526 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,039 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 384.37 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4856

0.4074

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.4592, compared to 0.4298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4592

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0435 QAR (High: 0.4711 / Low: 0.4276). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 QAR (High: 0.4205 / Low: 0.4078).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0435

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.4791) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5260), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0469 (-8.92%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.4791

2011 Avg (March) 0.5260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4688	0.4452	0.4544
February	0.4833	0.4671	0.4755
March	0.4847	0.4718	0.4791
April	0.4767	0.4553	0.4654
May	0.4711	0.4276	0.4468
June	0.4451	0.4236	0.4342
July	0.4494	0.4268	0.4414
August	0.4497	0.4288	0.4404
September	0.4462	0.4333	0.4400
October	0.4371	0.4123	0.4208
November	0.4205	0.4078	0.4139
December	0.4310	0.4115	0.4222