2012 MDL to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3127 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2892 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3011 QAR

2012 MDL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MDL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.2892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0235 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3089 to the December average rate of 0.2990, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3127 was down 3.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3243, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,564 QAR

2011 Average 1,555 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,446 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.70 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3114

0.2900

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.3070, compared to 0.2952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3070

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0105 QAR (High: 0.3120 / Low: 0.3015). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 QAR (High: 0.2961 / Low: 0.2936).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3089) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2990), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0099 (+3.31%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3089

2011 Avg (January) 0.2990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3127	0.3054	0.3089
February	0.3104	0.3037	0.3078
March	0.3095	0.3061	0.3076
April	0.3120	0.3079	0.3096
May	0.3120	0.3015	0.3069
June	0.3027	0.2958	0.3009
July	0.2987	0.2901	0.2941
August	0.2940	0.2892	0.2917
September	0.2951	0.2924	0.2938
October	0.3006	0.2936	0.2975
November	0.2961	0.2936	0.2951
December	0.3023	0.2949	0.2990