YEARLY HIGH
2.9845 QAR
YEARLY LOW
2.8387 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8994 QAR

2012 LYD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 2.9845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 2.8387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1458 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9359 to the December average rate of 2.8930, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.9845 was down 3.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.1013, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,923 QAR
2011 Average 14,906 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 14,194 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 729.05 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.9424
2.8642
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 2.9068, compared to 2.8919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0888 QAR (High: 2.9845 / Low: 2.8958). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0316 QAR (High: 2.9131 / Low: 2.8816).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0888
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0316

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 0.0275 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.9271) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.9380), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0109 (-0.37%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.9271
2011 Avg (February) 2.9380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9773 2.8943 2.9359
February 2.9845 2.8958 2.9271
March 2.9380 2.8809 2.8997
April 2.9263 2.8917 2.9135
May 2.9347 2.8473 2.8940
June 2.9047 2.8387 2.8707
July 2.9041 2.8554 2.8751
August 2.8955 2.8464 2.8801
September 2.9167 2.8643 2.8849
October 2.9468 2.9041 2.9156
November 2.9276 2.8829 2.9030
December 2.9131 2.8816 2.8930