2012 QAR to SHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1794 SHP

YEARLY LOW

0.1688 SHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1733 SHP

2012 QAR to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.1794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0106 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1771 to the December average rate of 0.1702, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1794 was up 0.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1787, 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 897 SHP

2011 Average 857 SHP

Yearly Trough Low 844 SHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.91 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1778

0.1695

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SHP 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 0.1742, compared to 0.1724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1742

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0086 SHP (High: 0.1777 / Low: 0.1692). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 SHP (High: 0.1721 / Low: 0.1696).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1771) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1742), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+1.64%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1771

2011 Avg (January) 0.1742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1794	0.1742	0.1771
February	0.1753	0.1719	0.1737
March	0.1757	0.1718	0.1736
April	0.1734	0.1691	0.1716
May	0.1777	0.1692	0.1726
June	0.1791	0.1746	0.1768
July	0.1779	0.1744	0.1760
August	0.1770	0.1731	0.1748
September	0.1730	0.1691	0.1705
October	0.1721	0.1696	0.1709
November	0.1732	0.1702	0.1721
December	0.1715	0.1688	0.1702