2012 QAR to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1978.3918 GNF

YEARLY LOW

1848.4832 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1935.3055 GNF

2012 QAR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 1978.3918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 1848.4832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 129.9087 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1910.5967 to the December average rate of 1939.6487, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1978.3918 was down 6.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 2118.2800, 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 9,891,959 GNF

2011 Average 9,498,550 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 9,242,416 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 649,543.38 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1970.8534

1891.3139

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to GNF 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 1919.9655, compared to 1950.6455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.6801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1919.9655

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1950.6455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 93.1951 GNF (High: 1941.6783 / Low: 1848.4832). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.8049 GNF (High: 1915.3017 / Low: 1899.4968).

May Spread (Volatile) ±93.1951

January Spread (Stable) ±15.8049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 18.7246 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -18.7246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1964.2251) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1845.7708), the exchange rate shifted by +118.4543 (+6.42%).

2012 Avg (August) 1964.2251

2011 Avg (August) 1845.7708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1915.3017	1899.4968	1910.5967
February	1911.8667	1884.9282	1897.9422
March	1950.2719	1871.7340	1935.4916
April	1950.2719	1902.0545	1924.9408
May	1941.6783	1848.4832	1915.5977
June	1969.6899	1912.2571	1935.2240
July	1977.6591	1936.9151	1957.3968
August	1978.3918	1948.3032	1964.2251
September	1974.5392	1906.1833	1945.5005
October	1965.9984	1918.7795	1947.7292
November	1962.4062	1929.4471	1949.3730
December	1968.1085	1895.5237	1939.6487