2012 QAR to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

256.2707 CDF

YEARLY LOW

248.5146 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

252.6583 CDF

2012 QAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 256.2707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 248.5146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7561 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 250.3875 to the December average rate of 254.2066, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 256.2707 was up 1.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 253.7297, 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 1,281,353 CDF

2011 Average 1,251,993 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 1,242,573 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,780.52 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

254.8699

249.9801

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CDF 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 251.3936, compared to 253.9231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 251.3936

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 253.9231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 6.3644 CDF (High: 254.9172 / Low: 248.5528). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8743 CDF (High: 254.3865 / Low: 253.5122).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.3644

October Spread (Stable) ±0.8743

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2558 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2558

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 254.2066) against the same month in 2011 (average: 248.4606), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7460 (+2.31%).

2012 Avg (December) 254.2066

2011 Avg (December) 248.4606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	254.4635	248.5146	250.3875
February	254.9172	248.5528	251.4593
March	254.0520	249.7162	251.6738
April	254.2072	250.1234	251.5636
May	254.2549	249.6353	251.5163
June	255.2640	249.8477	251.7612
July	254.4467	250.8662	253.1559
August	254.3405	253.0138	253.8476
September	254.4470	253.2756	253.8254
October	254.3865	253.5122	254.0405
November	256.1058	253.6024	254.4624
December	256.2707	252.4220	254.2066