2011 SBD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4995 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4567 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4783 QAR

2011 SBD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SBD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 5, valuing the pair at 0.4995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.4567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0428 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4667 to the December average rate of 0.4769, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.4995 was up 3.37% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4833, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,498 QAR

2010 Average 2,329 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,283 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 214.25 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.4949

0.4641

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.4741, compared to 0.4826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4741

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4826

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 0.0184 QAR (High: 0.4836 / Low: 0.4652). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 QAR (High: 0.4780 / Low: 0.4739).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0184

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 0.4923) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.4731), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0193 (+4.07%).

2011 Avg (July) 0.4923

2010 Avg (July) 0.4731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4746	0.4567	0.4667
February	0.4746	0.4655	0.4699
March	0.4799	0.4725	0.4759
April	0.4836	0.4713	0.4762
May	0.4836	0.4652	0.4730
June	0.4885	0.4766	0.4830
July	0.4995	0.4879	0.4923
August	0.4946	0.4875	0.4911
September	0.4910	0.4735	0.4811
October	0.4804	0.4685	0.4722
November	0.4871	0.4746	0.4818
December	0.4780	0.4739	0.4769