2011 QAR to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3610 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.3302 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3454 SGD

2011 QAR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the QAR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 0.3610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 0.3302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0309 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3535 to the December average rate of 0.3557, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3610 was down 7.61% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.3908, 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 1,805 SGD

2010 Average 1,872 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 1,651 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 154.36 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3580

0.3300

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QAR to SGD 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 0.3457, compared to 0.3451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3457

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0282 SGD (High: 0.3589 / Low: 0.3307). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 SGD (High: 0.3525 / Low: 0.3493).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0282

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.3507) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3579), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0072 (-2.01%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.3507

2010 Avg (October) 0.3579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3572	0.3515	0.3535
February	0.3525	0.3493	0.3506
March	0.3525	0.3462	0.3484
April	0.3465	0.3363	0.3425
May	0.3434	0.3360	0.3401
June	0.3411	0.3373	0.3390
July	0.3376	0.3304	0.3342
August	0.3352	0.3302	0.3323
September	0.3589	0.3307	0.3433
October	0.3610	0.3412	0.3507
November	0.3606	0.3480	0.3543
December	0.3592	0.3516	0.3557