2012 QAR to SRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9044 SRD

YEARLY LOW

0.8916 SRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8997 SRD

2012 QAR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.9044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 0.8916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0127 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8980 to the December average rate of 0.9007, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9044 was down 1.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9153, 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 4,522 SRD

2011 Average 4,429 SRD

Yearly Trough Low 4,458 SRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.65 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9021

0.8976

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SRD 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 0.8984, compared to 0.9009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8984

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0115 SRD (High: 0.9031 / Low: 0.8916). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SRD (High: 0.9013 / Low: 0.8994).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.9010) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8961), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+0.55%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.9010

2011 Avg (October) 0.8961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8996	0.8958	0.8980
February	0.9013	0.8960	0.8981
March	0.9015	0.8961	0.8994
April	0.9013	0.8961	0.8983
May	0.9013	0.8961	0.8983
June	0.9014	0.8944	0.8987
July	0.9031	0.8916	0.8998
August	0.9031	0.8993	0.9017
September	0.9039	0.8990	0.9013
October	0.9044	0.8993	0.9010
November	0.9037	0.8992	0.9007
December	0.9013	0.8994	0.9007