YEARLY HIGH
112.0860 KMF
YEARLY LOW
100.6114 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
105.2652 KMF

2012 QAR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 112.0860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 100.6114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.4745 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 104.7191 to the December average rate of 103.0890, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 112.0860 was up 7.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 104.7478, 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 560,430 KMF
2011 Average 486,015 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 503,057 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,372.66 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

110.7067
101.3970
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to KMF 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 104.2037, compared to 106.3266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 104.2037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 106.3266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 6.9502 KMF (High: 109.1250 / Low: 102.1748). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5692 KMF (High: 104.9326 / Low: 103.3634).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.9502
October Spread (Stable) ±1.5692

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.4824 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 109.9309) against the same month in 2011 (average: 94.6732), the exchange rate shifted by +15.2577 (+16.12%).

2012 Avg (July) 109.9309
2011 Avg (July) 94.6732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 106.6630 102.5066 104.7191
February 103.4921 100.6114 102.1728
March 103.5835 101.3468 102.3082
April 103.4189 101.3468 102.6581
May 109.1250 102.1748 105.5381
June 109.1799 106.3547 107.8260
July 112.0860 105.5606 109.9309
August 110.4456 108.8490 109.4741
September 108.8687 103.1375 105.9917
October 104.9326 103.3634 104.1576
November 106.3901 104.0653 105.3167
December 104.4726 102.2383 103.0890