2011 QAR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1897 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.0019 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0912 SBD

2011 QAR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the QAR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.1897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 2.0019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1878 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1432 to the December average rate of 2.0968, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.1897 was down 2.87% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.2545, 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 10,948 SBD

2010 Average 10,737 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 10,009 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 939.15 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.1543

2.0200

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SBD 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 2.1096, compared to 2.0728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0368 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1096

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.0828 SBD (High: 2.1897 / Low: 2.1068). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0184 SBD (High: 2.1104 / Low: 2.0919).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0828

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0184

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0435 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0435

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 2.1432) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.1629), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0198 (-0.91%).

2011 Avg (January) 2.1432

2010 Avg (January) 2.1629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1897	2.1068	2.1432
February	2.1480	2.1072	2.1284
March	2.1163	2.0838	2.1013
April	2.1217	2.0677	2.1003
May	2.1494	2.0677	2.1141
June	2.0980	2.0472	2.0705
July	2.0497	2.0019	2.0312
August	2.0515	2.0218	2.0364
September	2.1117	2.0365	2.0788
October	2.1343	2.0818	2.1177
November	2.1072	2.0530	2.0758
December	2.1104	2.0919	2.0968