2012 QAR to GIP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1793 GIP

YEARLY LOW

0.1691 GIP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1732 GIP

2012 QAR to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.1793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 0.1691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1771 to the December average rate of 0.1711, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1793 was down 0.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1795, 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 GIP

2011 Average 857 GIP

Yearly Trough Low 846 GIP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.03 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1777

0.1705

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to GIP 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 0.1722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1742

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0085 GIP (High: 0.1777 / Low: 0.1692). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 GIP (High: 0.1720 / Low: 0.1707).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

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: 0.1743), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+1.57%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1771

2011 Avg (January) 0.1743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1793	0.1742	0.1771
February	0.1753	0.1719	0.1737
March	0.1757	0.1717	0.1736
April	0.1734	0.1691	0.1716
May	0.1777	0.1692	0.1725
June	0.1791	0.1746	0.1769
July	0.1760	0.1733	0.1742
August	0.1745	0.1724	0.1733
September	0.1724	0.1704	0.1712
October	0.1720	0.1707	0.1714
November	0.1726	0.1711	0.1720
December	0.1716	0.1703	0.1711