YEARLY HIGH
0.2276 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2042 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2137 EUR

2012 QAR to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.2276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.2042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0234 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2129 to the December average rate of 0.2094, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2276 was up 7.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2124, 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 1,138 EUR
2011 Average 988 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,021 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.23 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2250
0.2060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to EUR 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 0.2118, compared to 0.2156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0143 EUR (High: 0.2220 / Low: 0.2076). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 EUR (High: 0.2133 / Low: 0.2093).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2234) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1922), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0312 (+16.23%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2234
2011 Avg (July) 0.1922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2168 0.2081 0.2129
February 0.2100 0.2042 0.2076
March 0.2108 0.2060 0.2080
April 0.2102 0.2060 0.2086
May 0.2220 0.2076 0.2146
June 0.2219 0.2164 0.2191
July 0.2276 0.2175 0.2234
August 0.2256 0.2183 0.2216
September 0.2185 0.2093 0.2135
October 0.2133 0.2093 0.2117
November 0.2161 0.2112 0.2141
December 0.2123 0.2074 0.2094