2012 SCR to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2825 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2425 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2657 QAR

2012 SCR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.2825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.2425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0400 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2623 to the December average rate of 0.2781, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2825 was down 6.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3027, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,413 QAR

2011 Average 1,463 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,212 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 200.25 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2828

0.2476

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.2583, compared to 0.2730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2583

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0216 QAR (High: 0.2801 / Low: 0.2585). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 QAR (High: 0.2788 / Low: 0.2772).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0216

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.2798) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2957), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0159 (-5.38%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.2798

2011 Avg (September) 0.2957

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2733	0.2564	0.2623
February	0.2637	0.2541	0.2599
March	0.2665	0.2549	0.2583
April	0.2642	0.2538	0.2596
May	0.2631	0.2493	0.2575
June	0.2581	0.2475	0.2521
July	0.2593	0.2425	0.2506
August	0.2801	0.2585	0.2747
September	0.2825	0.2781	0.2798
October	0.2799	0.2759	0.2778
November	0.2791	0.2762	0.2773
December	0.2788	0.2772	0.2781