YEARLY HIGH
0.0128 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0120 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0123 QAR

2012 MRO to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 0.0120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0126 to the December average rate of 0.0122, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0128 was down 6.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0136, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64 QAR
2011 Average 65 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 60 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.87 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0127
0.0120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0125, compared to 0.0122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0004 QAR (High: 0.0126 / Low: 0.0121). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.0123 / Low: 0.0122).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0126) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0130), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-2.78%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0126
2011 Avg (January) 0.0130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0128 0.0126 0.0126
February 0.0126 0.0124 0.0125
March 0.0125 0.0123 0.0124
April 0.0127 0.0124 0.0126
May 0.0127 0.0124 0.0125
June 0.0126 0.0123 0.0125
July 0.0126 0.0121 0.0123
August 0.0121 0.0120 0.0121
September 0.0122 0.0120 0.0121
October 0.0122 0.0120 0.0121
November 0.0123 0.0122 0.0122
December 0.0123 0.0121 0.0122