YEARLY HIGH
3391.6864 IRR
YEARLY LOW
3025.8224 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3314.9007 IRR

2012 QAR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 4, valuing the pair at 3391.6864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 3025.8224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 365.8640 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3089.6635 to the December average rate of 3376.4455, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3391.6864 was up 6.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 3194.4531, 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 16,958,432 IRR
2011 Average 14,454,821 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 15,129,112 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,829,319.86 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3405.8974
3060.9149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to IRR 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 3256.3922, compared to 3373.4092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 117.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3256.3922
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3373.4092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 147.3359 IRR (High: 3246.2599 / Low: 3098.9240). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0987 IRR (High: 3247.1006 / Low: 3242.0018).

February Spread (Volatile) ±147.3359
March Spread (Stable) ±5.0987

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.1645 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1645

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 3377.1489) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2748.0443), the exchange rate shifted by +629.1046 (+22.89%).

2012 Avg (November) 3377.1489
2011 Avg (November) 2748.0443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3108.5653 3025.8224 3089.6635
February 3246.2599 3098.9240 3199.3047
March 3247.1006 3242.0018 3244.1424
April 3372.2850 3241.2355 3264.4316
May 3375.7318 3365.7427 3370.0123
June 3378.9216 3361.2751 3370.7991
July 3384.0302 3357.2361 3373.2041
August 3386.2093 3351.2871 3371.0011
September 3382.9800 3347.0430 3366.8366
October 3388.3682 3359.3459 3375.8191
November 3391.6864 3363.1493 3377.1489
December 3385.2624 3364.3050 3376.4455