2012 QAR to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2840 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.2542 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2653 AUD

2012 QAR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.2840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.2542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0298 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2641 to the December average rate of 0.2627, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2840 was down 1.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2897, 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 1,420 AUD

2011 Average 1,331 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 1,271 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 149.05 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2774

0.2544

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to AUD 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 0.2662, compared to 0.2644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2662

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0167 AUD (High: 0.2821 / Low: 0.2654). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 AUD (High: 0.2660 / Low: 0.2624).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0167

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.2754) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2590), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0164 (+6.34%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.2754

2011 Avg (June) 0.2590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2695	0.2576	0.2641
February	0.2583	0.2542	0.2563
March	0.2650	0.2554	0.2606
April	0.2675	0.2629	0.2652
May	0.2821	0.2654	0.2754
June	0.2840	0.2687	0.2754
July	0.2710	0.2613	0.2665
August	0.2664	0.2597	0.2622
September	0.2694	0.2599	0.2640
October	0.2704	0.2646	0.2669
November	0.2660	0.2624	0.2642
December	0.2650	0.2600	0.2627