YEARLY HIGH
0.9819 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.8435 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8940 PLN

2012 QAR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.9819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.8435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1384 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9313 to the December average rate of 0.8574, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9819 was up 1.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9640, 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 4,910 PLN
2011 Average 4,074 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 4,218 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 691.99 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9511
0.8489
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to PLN 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 0.8991, compared to 0.8889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8991
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1088 PLN (High: 0.9732 / Low: 0.8645). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 PLN (High: 0.8743 / Low: 0.8509).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1088
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0624 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.9425) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7582), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1844 (+24.32%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.9425
2011 Avg (June) 0.7582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9693 0.8800 0.9313
February 0.8916 0.8447 0.8690
March 0.8743 0.8509 0.8597
April 0.8826 0.8545 0.8719
May 0.9732 0.8645 0.9204
June 0.9819 0.9163 0.9425
July 0.9587 0.9179 0.9346
August 0.9200 0.8939 0.9059
September 0.9161 0.8502 0.8812
October 0.8826 0.8590 0.8692
November 0.9037 0.8664 0.8851
December 0.8759 0.8435 0.8574