YEARLY HIGH
1.3499 ARS
YEARLY LOW
1.1812 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2487 ARS

2012 QAR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.3499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.1812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1687 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1862 to the December average rate of 1.3399, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3499 was up 14.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,750 ARS
2011 Average 5,670 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 5,906 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 843.54 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3553
1.1708
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to ARS 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 1.2058, compared to 1.2917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0859 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0266 ARS (High: 1.2406 / Low: 1.2140). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 ARS (High: 1.1979 / Low: 1.1900).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0266
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.3399) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1774), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1625 (+13.81%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.3399
2011 Avg (December) 1.1774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1911 1.1812 1.1862
February 1.1979 1.1900 1.1938
March 1.2009 1.1909 1.1961
April 1.2122 1.2003 1.2069
May 1.2277 1.2116 1.2211
June 1.2406 1.2140 1.2304
July 1.2574 1.2391 1.2488
August 1.2722 1.2561 1.2648
September 1.2903 1.2727 1.2822
October 1.3088 1.2899 1.2977
November 1.3272 1.3086 1.3166
December 1.3499 1.3280 1.3399