2012 QAR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.7526 JPY

YEARLY LOW

20.9104 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.9266 JPY

2012 QAR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 23.7526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 20.9104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8422 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.1370 to the December average rate of 23.0131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 23.7526 was up 1.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 23.4324, 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 118,763 JPY

2011 Average 109,483 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 104,552 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,211.00 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

23.2007

20.9494

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QAR to JPY 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 21.8970, compared to 21.9562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0593 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.8970

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.9562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.3279 JPY (High: 22.2383 / Low: 20.9104). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3535 JPY (High: 21.6448 / Low: 21.2913).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.3279

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3535

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4474 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 23.0131) against the same month in 2011 (average: 21.3716), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6415 (+7.68%).

2012 Avg (December) 23.0131

2011 Avg (December) 21.3716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.4084	20.9595	21.1370
February	22.2383	20.9104	21.5759
March	22.9890	22.2279	22.6624
April	22.7875	21.9521	22.3394
May	22.0714	21.5601	21.8919
June	22.0821	21.4404	21.7751
July	21.9366	21.4591	21.6945
August	21.8457	21.4899	21.6152
September	21.6448	21.2913	21.4719
October	22.0195	21.4219	21.6972
November	22.6912	21.8051	22.2455
December	23.7526	22.4971	23.0131