2012 QAR to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1346 HKD

YEARLY LOW

2.1237 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1305 HKD

2012 QAR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 2.1346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 2.1237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1322 to the December average rate of 2.1287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1346 was down 0.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1451, 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 10,673 HKD

2011 Average 10,693 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 10,618 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.40 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1329

2.1283

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to HKD 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 2.1317, compared to 2.1294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1317

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0090 HKD (High: 2.1346 / Low: 2.1256). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 HKD (High: 2.1292 / Low: 2.1285).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 2.1289) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1377), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0088 (-0.41%).

2012 Avg (November) 2.1289

2011 Avg (November) 2.1377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1337	2.1300	2.1322
February	2.1306	2.1296	2.1301
March	2.1337	2.1305	2.1321
April	2.1331	2.1311	2.1320
May	2.1342	2.1310	2.1325
June	2.1318	2.1306	2.1313
July	2.1309	2.1237	2.1296
August	2.1305	2.1298	2.1302
September	2.1314	2.1290	2.1297
October	2.1326	2.1278	2.1290
November	2.1346	2.1256	2.1289
December	2.1292	2.1285	2.1287