2012 NPR to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0466 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0401 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0427 QAR

2012 NPR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.0466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.0401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0444 to the December average rate of 0.0416, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0466 was down 10.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0518, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 233 QAR

2011 Average 247 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 201 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.09 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0467

0.0402

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0438, compared to 0.0417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0438

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0035 QAR (High: 0.0461 / Low: 0.0426). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 QAR (High: 0.0412 / Low: 0.0406).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0462) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0511), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0050 (-9.73%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0462

2011 Avg (February) 0.0511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0461	0.0426	0.0444
February	0.0466	0.0453	0.0462
March	0.0463	0.0445	0.0453
April	0.0449	0.0433	0.0441
May	0.0433	0.0406	0.0420
June	0.0412	0.0401	0.0407
July	0.0419	0.0408	0.0412
August	0.0412	0.0406	0.0410
September	0.0431	0.0409	0.0418
October	0.0440	0.0421	0.0430
November	0.0423	0.0409	0.0415
December	0.0420	0.0413	0.0416