2012 QAR to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

449.8194 SOS

YEARLY LOW

438.9554 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

445.3438 SOS

2012 QAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 449.8194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 438.9554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8640 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 447.4155 to the December average rate of 443.0164, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 449.8194 was up 0.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 449.7248, 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 2,249,097 SOS

2011 Average 2,217,477 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 2,194,777 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,320.18 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

447.8554

442.5765

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 445.8867, compared to 444.8009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0858 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 445.8867

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 444.8009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 9.1243 SOS (High: 448.3213 / Low: 439.1970). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3542 SOS (High: 444.3681 / Low: 442.0139).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.1243

November Spread (Stable) ±2.3542

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.6815 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6815

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 446.1122) against the same month in 2011 (average: 448.8265), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7143 (-0.60%).

2012 Avg (August) 446.1122

2011 Avg (August) 448.8265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	449.7695	446.3305	447.4155
February	447.4110	442.9768	446.3712
March	447.4416	443.4999	446.5085
April	447.4437	442.6589	446.0208
May	448.3213	439.1970	444.4825
June	447.1930	438.9554	444.5215
July	448.3708	442.0643	445.4462
August	449.8194	443.5220	446.1122
September	447.2398	443.2942	445.7693
October	447.4746	442.2788	445.0714
November	444.3681	442.0139	443.3899
December	445.9467	440.7191	443.0164