2012 LTL to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4156 QAR

YEARLY LOW

1.2741 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3559 QAR

2012 LTL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 1.4156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.2741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1415 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3606 to the December average rate of 1.3833, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4156 was down 9.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5689, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,078 QAR

2011 Average 7,338 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 6,371 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 707.67 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4041

1.2869

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 1.3678, compared to 1.3441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3678

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0888 QAR (High: 1.3954 / Low: 1.3067). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 QAR (High: 1.3818 / Low: 1.3584).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0888

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0371 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.3944) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4385), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0442 (-3.07%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.3944

2011 Avg (February) 1.4385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3894	1.3356	1.3606
February	1.4156	1.3728	1.3944
March	1.4072	1.3764	1.3924
April	1.4062	1.3761	1.3878
May	1.3954	1.3067	1.3507
June	1.3395	1.3013	1.3208
July	1.3312	1.2741	1.2966
August	1.3271	1.2943	1.3071
September	1.3831	1.3261	1.3566
October	1.3818	1.3584	1.3683
November	1.3693	1.3392	1.3525
December	1.3981	1.3638	1.3833