2012 QAR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

423.7329 BIF

YEARLY LOW

351.9281 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

385.4196 BIF

2012 QAR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 423.7329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 351.9281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.8048 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 356.6695 to the December average rate of 418.6815, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 423.7329 was up 16.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 362.6226, 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 2,118,665 BIF

2011 Average 1,661,724 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,759,640 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 359,024.20 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

424.8939

350.3448

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BIF 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 366.6736, compared to 404.1656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 37.4920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 366.6736

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 404.1656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 27.7042 BIF (High: 379.6323 / Low: 351.9281). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.8131 BIF (High: 359.1646 / Low: 353.3515).

April Spread (Volatile) ±27.7042

February Spread (Stable) ±5.8131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6699 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6699

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 418.6815) against the same month in 2011 (average: 353.9008), the exchange rate shifted by +64.7807 (+18.30%).

2012 Avg (December) 418.6815

2011 Avg (December) 353.9008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	363.3698	352.6925	356.6695
February	359.1646	353.3515	357.2271
March	358.9371	352.1486	356.5572
April	379.6323	351.9281	361.3417
May	388.1195	374.0957	382.2720
June	390.2188	383.0331	385.9741
July	398.6751	385.4043	392.0144
August	398.7911	392.7301	396.3472
September	407.1125	392.8807	399.7938
October	409.6177	402.9423	407.4014
November	417.7937	403.6762	410.7551
December	423.7329	409.9543	418.6815