YEARLY HIGH
0.2754 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.2738 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2747 USD

2012 QAR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 0.2754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 0.2738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2747 to the December average rate of 0.2747, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2754 was up 0.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2750, 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 1,377 USD
2011 Average 1,374 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,369 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.11 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2747
0.2746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to USD 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 0.2747, compared to 0.2746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2747
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0012 USD (High: 0.2754 / Low: 0.2743). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.2747 / Low: 0.2747).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.2747) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2747), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.01%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.2747
2011 Avg (November) 0.2747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2747 0.2746 0.2747
February 0.2747 0.2747 0.2747
March 0.2747 0.2747 0.2747
April 0.2747 0.2747 0.2747
May 0.2747 0.2747 0.2747
June 0.2747 0.2746 0.2747
July 0.2747 0.2738 0.2746
August 0.2747 0.2746 0.2746
September 0.2750 0.2745 0.2747
October 0.2751 0.2745 0.2747
November 0.2754 0.2743 0.2747
December 0.2747 0.2746 0.2747