2012 QAR to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7849 LTL

YEARLY LOW

0.7064 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7380 LTL

2012 QAR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.7849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.7064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0785 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7351 to the December average rate of 0.7230, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7849 was up 6.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7352, 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 3,924 LTL

2011 Average 3,411 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 3,532 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 392.35 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7767

0.7118

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to LTL 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 0.7315, compared to 0.7445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7315

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0487 LTL (High: 0.7653 / Low: 0.7166). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 LTL (High: 0.7362 / Low: 0.7237).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0487

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

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 0.0278 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.7713) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6644), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1069 (+16.08%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.7713

2011 Avg (July) 0.6644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7487	0.7197	0.7351
February	0.7284	0.7064	0.7172
March	0.7266	0.7106	0.7182
April	0.7267	0.7111	0.7206
May	0.7653	0.7166	0.7406
June	0.7684	0.7466	0.7572
July	0.7849	0.7512	0.7713
August	0.7726	0.7535	0.7651
September	0.7541	0.7230	0.7373
October	0.7362	0.7237	0.7308
November	0.7467	0.7303	0.7394
December	0.7332	0.7153	0.7230