YEARLY HIGH
27.1447 XPF
YEARLY LOW
24.4287 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.5117 XPF

2012 QAR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 27.1447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 24.4287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7160 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.4273 to the December average rate of 25.0056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 27.1447 was up 7.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 25.3470, 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 135,724 XPF
2011 Average 117,870 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 122,143 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,580.08 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

26.8286
24.6073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to XPF 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 25.2893, compared to 25.7340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.2893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.7340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.7514 XPF (High: 26.4942 / Low: 24.7428). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3910 XPF (High: 25.4411 / Low: 25.0501).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.7514
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3910

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.9569 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9569

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 26.6435) against the same month in 2011 (average: 22.9478), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6956 (+16.10%).

2012 Avg (July) 26.6435
2011 Avg (July) 22.9478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.8740 24.9620 25.4273
February 25.1162 24.4287 24.7924
March 25.0983 24.5890 24.8350
April 25.1081 24.6026 24.9139
May 26.4942 24.7428 25.5893
June 26.5890 25.6375 26.1779
July 27.1447 25.9733 26.6435
August 26.8914 26.0022 26.4475
September 26.0502 24.9656 25.4906
October 25.4411 25.0501 25.2640
November 25.8464 25.2666 25.5530
December 25.3471 24.7753 25.0056