YEARLY HIGH
9.0125 RUB
YEARLY LOW
7.5042 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0780 RUB

2011 QAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the QAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 9.0125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 7.5042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5083 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2930 to the December average rate of 8.6553, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 9.0125 was up 3.32% compared to the 2010 peak of 8.7226, 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 45,063 RUB
2010 Average 41,726 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 37,521 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,541.40 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

8.7545
7.5638
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to RUB 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 7.8676, compared to 8.2884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.9523 RUB (High: 8.9025 / Low: 7.9501). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1849 RUB (High: 7.9208 / Low: 7.7358).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9523
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1849

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.2565 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2565

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 8.5915) against the same month in 2010 (average: 8.3318), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2597 (+3.12%).

2011 Avg (October) 8.5915
2010 Avg (October) 8.3318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4785 8.1606 8.2930
February 8.1687 7.8984 8.0364
March 7.9208 7.7358 7.8085
April 7.7957 7.5425 7.7107
May 7.8544 7.5042 7.6728
June 7.7913 7.5902 7.6844
July 7.7717 7.5740 7.6631
August 8.1851 7.6003 7.9214
September 8.9025 7.9501 8.4282
October 9.0125 8.1937 8.5915
November 8.6837 8.3343 8.4712
December 8.8529 8.4393 8.6553