2012 QAR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0924 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.9040 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9587 SBD

2012 QAR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.0924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 1.9040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1885 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0159 to the December average rate of 1.9491, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.0924 was down 4.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1897, 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 10,462 SBD

2011 Average 10,455 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 9,520 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 942.25 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0250

1.9169

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 1.9648, compared to 1.9525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9648

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1469 SBD (High: 2.0924 / Low: 1.9455). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SBD (High: 1.9409 / Low: 1.9404).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1469

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0792 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0792

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.0159) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1432), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1272 (-5.94%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.0159

2011 Avg (January) 2.1432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0924	1.9455	2.0159
February	1.9555	1.9228	1.9367
March	1.9729	1.9510	1.9618
April	1.9681	1.9463	1.9585
May	2.0224	1.9527	1.9903
June	1.9771	1.9040	1.9259
July	2.0207	1.9173	1.9703
August	1.9409	1.9404	1.9406
September	1.9624	1.9399	1.9468
October	1.9828	1.9434	1.9569
November	1.9739	1.9398	1.9514
December	1.9648	1.9435	1.9491