2012 QAR to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

141.0534 CRC

YEARLY LOW

136.3828 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

138.1053 CRC

2012 QAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 141.0534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 136.3828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6705 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 139.4106 to the December average rate of 137.6387, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 141.0534 was down 0.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 142.0306, 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 705,267 CRC

2011 Average 689,382 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 681,914 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,352.67 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

140.2966

136.8750

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CRC 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 138.8878, compared to 137.3229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5648 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 138.8878

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 137.3229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 3.3747 CRC (High: 140.3047 / Low: 136.9301). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5869 CRC (High: 137.5247 / Low: 136.9378).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.3747

November Spread (Stable) ±0.5869

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.0200 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 140.0114) against the same month in 2011 (average: 136.8309), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1806 (+2.32%).

2012 Avg (February) 140.0114

2011 Avg (February) 136.8309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	140.7999	138.3379	139.4106
February	141.0534	139.3968	140.0114
March	140.8520	138.4810	139.5615
April	139.4092	137.4821	138.5849
May	139.9553	137.5046	138.3891
June	138.5633	136.3977	137.3690
July	138.9832	136.3828	137.4559
August	137.8866	136.6799	137.2201
September	137.6284	136.5080	137.1601
October	137.4574	136.7031	137.2217
November	137.5247	136.9378	137.2409
December	140.3047	136.9301	137.6387