YEARLY HIGH
2656.4919 IDR
YEARLY LOW
2443.3524 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2574.2945 IDR

2012 QAR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 2656.4919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 2443.3524.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 213.1394 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2488.7374 to the December average rate of 2646.4403, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2656.4919 was up 5.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 2527.1041, 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 13,282,459 IDR
2011 Average 12,054,645 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 12,216,762 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,065,697.25 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2663.5008
2458.7742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to IDR 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 2523.8198, compared to 2624.7691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 100.9494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2523.8198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2624.7691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 106.1375 IDR (High: 2630.6629 / Low: 2524.5255). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.3128 IDR (High: 2646.9835 / Low: 2637.6707).

May Spread (Volatile) ±106.1375
November Spread (Stable) ±9.3128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 12.9026 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.9026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2646.4403) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2490.8037), the exchange rate shifted by +155.6366 (+6.25%).

2012 Avg (December) 2646.4403
2011 Avg (December) 2490.8037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2528.2445 2448.0314 2488.7374
February 2512.3098 2443.3524 2475.8348
March 2523.5740 2496.9230 2512.8329
April 2526.9858 2506.5031 2517.5572
May 2630.6629 2524.5255 2555.8118
June 2604.3613 2580.9286 2592.1444
July 2607.5958 2569.4302 2592.1663
August 2622.9911 2594.2154 2607.0393
September 2634.6676 2598.4410 2624.0114
October 2643.8405 2630.9923 2636.6217
November 2646.9835 2637.6707 2642.3359
December 2656.4919 2636.7557 2646.4403