YEARLY HIGH
0.4446 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.4004 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4184 BGN

2012 QAR to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.4446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.4004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0443 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4168 to the December average rate of 0.4097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4446 was up 6.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4171, 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 2,223 BGN
2011 Average 1,932 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 2,002 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 221.30 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4402
0.4037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BGN 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 0.4148, compared to 0.4219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0264 BGN (High: 0.4335 / Low: 0.4071). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 BGN (High: 0.4172 / Low: 0.4101).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0264
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.4371) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0608 (+16.14%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.4371
2011 Avg (July) 0.3764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4243 0.4081 0.4168
February 0.4141 0.4004 0.4067
March 0.4118 0.4029 0.4073
April 0.4118 0.4034 0.4085
May 0.4335 0.4071 0.4196
June 0.4367 0.4232 0.4297
July 0.4446 0.4260 0.4371
August 0.4380 0.4266 0.4337
September 0.4275 0.4102 0.4181
October 0.4172 0.4101 0.4141
November 0.4231 0.4137 0.4190
December 0.4155 0.4052 0.4097