YEARLY HIGH
0.5190 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.4783 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4945 TRY

2012 QAR to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.5190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.4783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0408 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5057 to the December average rate of 0.4910, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5190 was down 1.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5257, 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 2,595 TRY
2011 Average 2,308 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 2,391 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 203.85 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5080
0.4812
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to TRY 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 0.4949, compared to 0.4941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4949
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0323 TRY (High: 0.5190 / Low: 0.4867). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 TRY (High: 0.4938 / Low: 0.4886).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0323
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0223 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.5057) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0753 (+17.49%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.5057
2011 Avg (January) 0.4305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5190 0.4867 0.5057
February 0.4871 0.4783 0.4834
March 0.4999 0.4832 0.4915
April 0.4962 0.4829 0.4909
May 0.5095 0.4824 0.4967
June 0.5133 0.4929 0.5011
July 0.5023 0.4923 0.4978
August 0.5018 0.4881 0.4932
September 0.4999 0.4913 0.4948
October 0.4990 0.4920 0.4951
November 0.4957 0.4879 0.4927
December 0.4938 0.4886 0.4910