YEARLY HIGH
15.6988 BTN
YEARLY LOW
13.3723 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.4679 BTN

2012 QAR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 15.6988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 13.3723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3265 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0648 to the December average rate of 15.0132, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 15.6988 was up 6.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.7334, 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 78,494 BTN
2011 Average 64,077 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 66,862 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,632.29 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

15.5591
13.3452
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BTN 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 14.3219, compared to 14.6140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2922 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.2796 BTN (High: 15.3149 / Low: 14.0353). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1035 BTN (High: 14.1754 / Low: 14.0719).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.2796
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1035

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 0.6943 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6943

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 15.3746) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.3183), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0563 (+24.81%).

2012 Avg (June) 15.3746
2011 Avg (June) 12.3183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.6190 13.5455 14.0648
February 13.7653 13.3723 13.5297
March 14.0895 13.6041 13.8295
April 14.4773 13.9163 14.1978
May 15.4311 14.4751 14.9347
June 15.6988 15.1117 15.3746
July 15.3149 14.0353 14.6803
August 14.1754 14.0719 14.1260
September 14.9118 13.7399 14.2567
October 14.8279 13.6221 14.5508
November 15.2991 14.7534 15.0571
December 15.1355 14.8993 15.0132