2012 QAR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9254 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.8906 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9071 BOB

2012 QAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 1.9254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 1.8906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0348 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8936 to the December average rate of 1.9190, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9254 was down 0.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9301, 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 9,627 BOB

2011 Average 9,571 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 9,453 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 174.09 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.9223

1.8906

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BOB 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 1.8964, compared to 1.9178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8964

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0224 BOB (High: 1.9238 / Low: 1.9014). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 BOB (High: 1.9220 / Low: 1.9153).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0224

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.9190) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8937), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0253 (+1.34%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.9190

2011 Avg (December) 1.8937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8988	1.8907	1.8936
February	1.8982	1.8906	1.8940
March	1.8987	1.8909	1.8958
April	1.8978	1.8906	1.8933
May	1.9120	1.8906	1.8971
June	1.9118	1.8908	1.9046
July	1.9238	1.9014	1.9153
August	1.9239	1.9091	1.9175
September	1.9223	1.9087	1.9164
October	1.9236	1.9094	1.9189
November	1.9220	1.9153	1.9197
December	1.9254	1.9106	1.9190