YEARLY HIGH
0.2901 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.2590 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2717 CAD

2011 QAR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the QAR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 0.2901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.2590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0311 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2732 to the December average rate of 0.2810, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.2901 was down 1.89% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.2957, 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 1,451 CAD
2010 Average 1,415 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,295 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155.46 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.2837
0.2606
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CAD 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 0.2684, compared to 0.2751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2684
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0189 CAD (High: 0.2870 / Low: 0.2681). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 CAD (High: 0.2749 / Low: 0.2709).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0189
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.2802) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.2797), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.17%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.2802
2010 Avg (October) 0.2797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2749 0.2709 0.2732
February 0.2737 0.2678 0.2712
March 0.2718 0.2660 0.2684
April 0.2653 0.2602 0.2630
May 0.2689 0.2602 0.2659
June 0.2713 0.2650 0.2686
July 0.2661 0.2590 0.2626
August 0.2721 0.2623 0.2699
September 0.2870 0.2681 0.2749
October 0.2901 0.2728 0.2802
November 0.2883 0.2771 0.2817
December 0.2853 0.2774 0.2810