2012 SAR to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9733 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9681 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9709 QAR

2012 SAR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 0.9733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 0.9681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9708 to the December average rate of 0.9708, 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 0.9733 was up 0.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9711, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,867 QAR

2011 Average 4,853 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,840 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.26 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9711

0.9708

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to QAR 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 0.9708, compared to 0.9709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9708

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0040 QAR (High: 0.9720 / Low: 0.9681). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.9709 / Low: 0.9708).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.9711) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9705), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.06%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.9711

2011 Avg (July) 0.9705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9709	0.9707	0.9708
February	0.9709	0.9708	0.9708
March	0.9709	0.9707	0.9708
April	0.9709	0.9707	0.9708
May	0.9709	0.9707	0.9708
June	0.9709	0.9707	0.9708
July	0.9733	0.9707	0.9711
August	0.9728	0.9707	0.9710
September	0.9714	0.9698	0.9709
October	0.9714	0.9697	0.9709
November	0.9720	0.9681	0.9708
December	0.9712	0.9703	0.9708