YEARLY HIGH
0.1788 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1646 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1713 GBP

2011 QAR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the QAR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 0.1788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 0.1646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0141 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1742 to the December average rate of 0.1760, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1788 was down 6.74% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1917, 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 894 GBP
2010 Average 889 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 823 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70.68 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1769
0.1670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to GBP 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 0.1700, compared to 0.1727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0094 GBP (High: 0.1788 / Low: 0.1694). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 GBP (High: 0.1717 / Low: 0.1691).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2011: 0.1739) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1765), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-1.47%).

2011 Avg (September) 0.1739
2010 Avg (September) 0.1765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1774 0.1717 0.1742
February 0.1717 0.1691 0.1704
March 0.1719 0.1677 0.1701
April 0.1709 0.1646 0.1678
May 0.1705 0.1646 0.1680
June 0.1720 0.1672 0.1695
July 0.1729 0.1675 0.1701
August 0.1698 0.1661 0.1679
September 0.1788 0.1694 0.1739
October 0.1786 0.1704 0.1742
November 0.1778 0.1713 0.1738
December 0.1783 0.1750 0.1760