2012 QAR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5574.5923 STD

YEARLY LOW

5025.1654 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

5255.0518 STD

2012 QAR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 5574.5923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 5025.1654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 549.4269 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5214.3291 to the December average rate of 5145.1408, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5574.5923 was up 6.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 5221.5290, 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 27,872,961 STD

2011 Average 24,232,957 STD

Yearly Trough Low 25,125,827 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,747,134.65 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5572.7685

5052.4309

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to STD 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 5171.3602, compared to 5338.7434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 167.3832 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5171.3602

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5338.7434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 319.7037 STD (High: 5560.7923 / Low: 5241.0886). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 75.4640 STD (High: 5574.5923 / Low: 5499.1283).

September Spread (Volatile) ±319.7037

August Spread (Stable) ±75.4640

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 139.1340 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -139.1340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 5529.4071) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4721.4467), the exchange rate shifted by +807.9604 (+17.11%).

2012 Avg (August) 5529.4071

2011 Avg (August) 4721.4467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5308.3660	5056.5764	5214.3291
February	5161.4956	5025.1654	5095.7923
March	5204.1552	5035.0806	5102.0454
April	5172.5673	5047.1370	5120.9852
May	5317.1651	5070.0163	5202.1596
June	5403.4786	5162.3395	5292.8494
July	5534.8321	5340.4322	5442.4216
August	5574.5923	5499.1283	5529.4071
September	5560.7923	5241.0886	5390.2730
October	5388.5975	5201.9795	5276.6542
November	5300.9133	5164.9199	5248.5638
December	5209.3390	5100.8889	5145.1408