2012 QAR to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 QAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the QAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 325.5129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 292.3652.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.1477 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 313.8416 to the December average rate of 295.4085, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 325.5129 was down 1.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 328.8316, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
QAR to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 313.5716, compared to 305.1825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.3891 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 15.3573 KRW (High: 325.5129 / Low: 310.1556). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3280 KRW (High: 311.7724 / Low: 309.4443).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 6.1620 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 317.9935) against the same month in 2011 (average: 297.8872), the exchange rate shifted by +20.1063 (+6.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 318.7467 | 307.9559 | 313.8416 |
| February | 310.9733 | 306.5593 | 308.4916 |
| March | 312.4959 | 306.5581 | 309.3534 |
| April | 314.1603 | 308.7030 | 311.8718 |
| May | 325.5129 | 310.1556 | 317.9935 |
| June | 324.4200 | 314.0112 | 319.8779 |
| July | 317.1955 | 310.4094 | 313.7159 |
| August | 311.7724 | 309.4443 | 310.9399 |
| September | 312.0833 | 305.5252 | 308.5202 |
| October | 306.0647 | 299.5331 | 303.7483 |
| November | 299.9117 | 297.3042 | 298.7623 |
| December | 297.6662 | 292.3652 | 295.4085 |