YEARLY HIGH
4.1240 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.5394 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7707 SCR

2012 QAR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 4.1240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 3.5394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5846 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8130 to the December average rate of 3.5957, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.1240 was up 8.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.7998, 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 20,620 SCR
2011 Average 17,103 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 17,697 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,922.95 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.0348
3.5316
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SCR 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 3.8728, compared to 3.6686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.2988 SCR (High: 3.8685 / Low: 3.5697). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 SCR (High: 3.6081 / Low: 3.5864).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2988
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3497 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 3.9928) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.3594), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6335 (+18.86%).

2012 Avg (July) 3.9928
2011 Avg (July) 3.3594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9007 3.6594 3.8130
February 3.9357 3.7926 3.8479
March 3.9225 3.7526 3.8720
April 3.9399 3.7849 3.8524
May 4.0106 3.8012 3.8836
June 4.0400 3.8747 3.9680
July 4.1240 3.8562 3.9928
August 3.8685 3.5697 3.6431
September 3.5957 3.5394 3.5736
October 3.6246 3.5721 3.5996
November 3.6205 3.5834 3.6068
December 3.6081 3.5864 3.5957