YEARLY HIGH
0.3563 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.3340 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3431 BND

2012 QAR to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.3563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.3340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0223 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3515 to the December average rate of 0.3352, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3563 was down 1.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3606, 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 1,781 BND
2011 Average 1,726 BND
Yearly Trough Low 1,670 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.42 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3531
0.3335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BND 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 0.3472, compared to 0.3391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0142 BND (High: 0.3537 / Low: 0.3395). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 BND (High: 0.3370 / Low: 0.3351).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3515) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3537), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-0.64%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3515
2011 Avg (January) 0.3537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3563 0.3441 0.3515
February 0.3472 0.3413 0.3445
March 0.3482 0.3436 0.3456
April 0.3465 0.3397 0.3436
May 0.3537 0.3395 0.3469
June 0.3548 0.3469 0.3511
July 0.3494 0.3414 0.3463
August 0.3445 0.3401 0.3427
September 0.3427 0.3347 0.3380
October 0.3384 0.3345 0.3361
November 0.3370 0.3351 0.3361
December 0.3360 0.3340 0.3352