2012 QAR to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1793 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.1688 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1733 GBP

2012 QAR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.1793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.1688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1771 to the December average rate of 0.1702, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1793 was up 0.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1788, 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 897 GBP

2011 Average 857 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 844 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.61 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1778

0.1696

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 0.1742, compared to 0.1724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1742

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0085 GBP (High: 0.1778 / Low: 0.1693). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 GBP (High: 0.1721 / Low: 0.1699).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1771) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1742), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+1.66%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1771

2011 Avg (January) 0.1742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1793	0.1742	0.1771
February	0.1753	0.1723	0.1738
March	0.1757	0.1719	0.1736
April	0.1735	0.1691	0.1716
May	0.1778	0.1693	0.1726
June	0.1791	0.1746	0.1768
July	0.1779	0.1744	0.1760
August	0.1768	0.1731	0.1748
September	0.1730	0.1690	0.1705
October	0.1721	0.1699	0.1708
November	0.1733	0.1702	0.1721
December	0.1715	0.1688	0.1702