2011 QAR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3448 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.8033 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9896 LSL

2011 QAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the QAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 2.3448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.8033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5415 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8976 to the December average rate of 2.2482, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.3448 was up 7.45% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.1822, 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 11,724 LSL

2010 Average 10,058 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 9,016 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,707.73 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.2878

1.8119

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to LSL 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 1.8947, compared to 2.0844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1897 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8947

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.2524 LSL (High: 2.1766 / Low: 1.9242). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0417 LSL (High: 1.8859 / Low: 1.8442).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2524

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0417

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0735 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 2.2378) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.9121), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3257 (+17.04%).

2011 Avg (November) 2.2378

2010 Avg (November) 1.9121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9726	1.8145	1.8976
February	2.0061	1.9156	1.9749
March	1.9471	1.8690	1.9014
April	1.8869	1.8244	1.8516
May	1.9274	1.8033	1.8802
June	1.8859	1.8442	1.8626
July	1.9044	1.8423	1.8644
August	1.9933	1.8344	1.9445
September	2.1766	1.9242	2.0408
October	2.2219	2.1259	2.1708
November	2.3448	2.1661	2.2378
December	2.3079	2.2040	2.2482