2012 QAR to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2068 BWP

YEARLY LOW

1.9688 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0975 BWP

2012 QAR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 2.2068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.9688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2380 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0472 to the December average rate of 2.1564, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.2068 was up 4.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1161, 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 11,034 BWP

2011 Average 9,421 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 9,844 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,190.03 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.2048

1.9689

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BWP 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 2.0540, compared to 2.1411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0540

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1499 BWP (High: 2.1764 / Low: 2.0265). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0446 BWP (High: 2.1331 / Low: 2.0885).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1499

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0446

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0586 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 2.1852) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0502), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1349 (+6.58%).

2012 Avg (November) 2.1852

2011 Avg (November) 2.0502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0785	2.0014	2.0472
February	2.0181	1.9688	1.9886
March	2.0206	1.9733	1.9934
April	2.0728	2.0081	2.0427
May	2.1764	2.0265	2.1025
June	2.1740	2.0976	2.1495
July	2.1651	2.0917	2.1238
August	2.1473	2.0989	2.1196
September	2.1331	2.0885	2.1049
October	2.1915	2.1141	2.1566
November	2.2068	2.1620	2.1852
December	2.1864	2.1358	2.1564