2012 QAR to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2858 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.2661 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2746 CAD

2012 QAR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 0.2858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 0.2661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0197 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2785 to the December average rate of 0.2720, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2858 was down 1.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2901, 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 1,429 CAD

2011 Average 1,359 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 1,331 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.37 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2837

0.2675

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 0.2763, compared to 0.2728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2763

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0129 CAD (High: 0.2833 / Low: 0.2704). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 CAD (High: 0.2752 / Low: 0.2726).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.2824) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2686), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0137 (+5.11%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.2824

2011 Avg (June) 0.2686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2818	0.2748	0.2785
February	0.2753	0.2715	0.2740
March	0.2748	0.2708	0.2729
April	0.2756	0.2696	0.2727
May	0.2833	0.2704	0.2774
June	0.2858	0.2798	0.2824
July	0.2804	0.2753	0.2783
August	0.2762	0.2712	0.2727
September	0.2717	0.2661	0.2689
October	0.2747	0.2685	0.2711
November	0.2752	0.2726	0.2739
December	0.2737	0.2703	0.2720