YEARLY HIGH
0.7439 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.6995 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7247 PEN

2012 QAR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.7439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.6995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0445 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7398 to the December average rate of 0.7050, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7439 was down 4.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7801, 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 3,720 PEN
2011 Average 3,784 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 3,497 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 222.32 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7433
0.7015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to PEN 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 0.7347, compared to 0.7146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0205 PEN (High: 0.7439 / Low: 0.7234). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 PEN (High: 0.7410 / Low: 0.7392).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0205
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.7346) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7593), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0247 (-3.25%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.7346
2011 Avg (June) 0.7593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7410 0.7392 0.7398
February 0.7390 0.7341 0.7373
March 0.7361 0.7330 0.7340
April 0.7339 0.7252 0.7300
May 0.7438 0.7246 0.7326
June 0.7439 0.7234 0.7346
July 0.7323 0.7184 0.7239
August 0.7238 0.7150 0.7187
September 0.7181 0.7112 0.7149
October 0.7149 0.7087 0.7113
November 0.7171 0.7089 0.7138
December 0.7103 0.6995 0.7050