2012 QAR to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1833 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.1766 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1794 XDR

2012 QAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.1833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.1766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1789 to the December average rate of 0.1785, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1833 was up 1.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1803, 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 916 XDR

2011 Average 870 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 883 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.40 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1827

0.1769

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to XDR 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 0.1789, compared to 0.1798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1789

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0048 XDR (High: 0.1819 / Low: 0.1771). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 XDR (High: 0.1789 / Low: 0.1775).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.1822) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1722), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0100 (+5.81%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.1822

2011 Avg (July) 0.1722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1799	0.1771	0.1789
February	0.1782	0.1766	0.1773
March	0.1794	0.1773	0.1782
April	0.1788	0.1772	0.1780
May	0.1819	0.1771	0.1794
June	0.1820	0.1798	0.1813
July	0.1833	0.1808	0.1822
August	0.1824	0.1805	0.1816
September	0.1805	0.1773	0.1787
October	0.1789	0.1775	0.1783
November	0.1802	0.1787	0.1796
December	0.1793	0.1779	0.1785