YEARLY HIGH
1.4573 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.2952 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3672 QAR

2011 SDG to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SDG to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.4573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 1.2952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1620 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4551 to the December average rate of 1.3609, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.4573 was down 11.12% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.6396, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,286 QAR
2010 Average 7,879 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 6,476 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 810.09 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.4693
1.2982
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.3732, compared to 1.3612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3732
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.0966 QAR (High: 1.4485 / Low: 1.3519). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 QAR (High: 1.3633 / Low: 1.3595).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0966
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0880 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0880

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 1.4551) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.6305), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1755 (-10.76%).

2011 Avg (January) 1.4551
2010 Avg (January) 1.6305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4573 1.4529 1.4551
February 1.4485 1.3519 1.4005
March 1.3485 1.2952 1.3125
April 1.3626 1.3003 1.3489
May 1.3633 1.3595 1.3610
June 1.3637 1.3596 1.3613
July 1.3637 1.3584 1.3611
August 1.3639 1.3593 1.3613
September 1.3639 1.3596 1.3617
October 1.3634 1.3588 1.3614
November 1.3642 1.3594 1.3611
December 1.3641 1.3595 1.3609