2012 QAR to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4960 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.4601 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4774 TOP

2012 QAR to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 0.4960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 0.4601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0359 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4783 to the December average rate of 0.4779, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4960 was down 4.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5184, 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 2,480 TOP

2011 Average 2,411 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 2,300 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 179.46 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4942

0.4606

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to TOP 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 0.4746, compared to 0.4802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4746

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0338 TOP (High: 0.4939 / Low: 0.4601). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 TOP (High: 0.4936 / Low: 0.4877).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0338

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.4883) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4630), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0252 (+5.45%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.4883

2011 Avg (July) 0.4630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4823	0.4679	0.4783
February	0.4693	0.4612	0.4648
March	0.4693	0.4606	0.4634
April	0.4698	0.4632	0.4673
May	0.4939	0.4601	0.4821
June	0.4936	0.4877	0.4914
July	0.4960	0.4789	0.4883
August	0.4844	0.4764	0.4809
September	0.4853	0.4714	0.4786
October	0.4831	0.4731	0.4784
November	0.4894	0.4694	0.4773
December	0.4844	0.4760	0.4779