YEARLY HIGH
449.7248 SOS
YEARLY LOW
432.5538 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
443.4698 SOS

2011 QAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the QAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 449.7248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 432.5538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.1711 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 440.0244 to the December average rate of 445.5820, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 449.7248 was up 0.91% compared to the 2010 peak of 445.6635, 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 2,248,624 SOS
2010 Average 2,140,606 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,162,769 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,855.26 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

449.7892
438.2371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SOS 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 440.3090, compared to 446.6307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 440.3090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 446.6307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 16.5044 SOS (High: 449.0582 / Low: 432.5538). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1687 SOS (High: 440.6512 / Low: 439.4825).

December Spread (Volatile) ±16.5044
April Spread (Stable) ±1.1687

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.1941 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1941

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 448.8265) against the same month in 2010 (average: 440.9635), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8630 (+1.78%).

2011 Avg (August) 448.8265
2010 Avg (August) 440.9635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 440.9970 439.4721 440.0244
February 441.1928 438.1876 439.9730
March 441.0094 439.3731 440.2704
April 440.6512 439.4825 439.6291
May 439.6901 438.0857 439.1997
June 443.7194 440.9342 442.7574
July 449.2906 435.4239 447.0301
August 449.7248 447.8005 448.8265
September 447.8033 445.0559 446.6324
October 446.4298 444.2309 445.6676
November 447.3658 444.1118 446.0453
December 449.0582 432.5538 445.5820