2012 QAR to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 QAR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the QAR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 11.0567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 10.1136.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9431 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6591 to the December average rate of 11.0017, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.0567 was up 4.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.6279, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
QAR to DOP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 10.6935, compared to 10.7457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0522 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.7109 DOP (High: 10.8315 / Low: 10.1207). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0657 DOP (High: 10.7510 / Low: 10.6853).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2653 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 11.0017) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.5771), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4246 (+4.01%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.6886 | 10.5790 | 10.6591 |
| February | 10.7080 | 10.6359 | 10.6754 |
| March | 10.7216 | 10.6162 | 10.7008 |
| April | 10.7264 | 10.6209 | 10.7006 |
| May | 10.8440 | 10.6302 | 10.7030 |
| June | 10.7510 | 10.6853 | 10.7224 |
| July | 10.7548 | 10.6717 | 10.7174 |
| August | 10.7826 | 10.6853 | 10.7314 |
| September | 10.7702 | 10.1136 | 10.4660 |
| October | 10.8315 | 10.1207 | 10.6569 |
| November | 11.0115 | 10.8186 | 10.9008 |
| December | 11.0567 | 10.9446 | 11.0017 |