YEARLY HIGH
1.3657 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.8193 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1053 QAR

2012 SDG to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 1.3657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.8193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5464 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3606 to the December average rate of 0.8251, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3657 was down 6.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4573, 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 6,828 QAR
2011 Average 6,835 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,097 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,731.88 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4150
0.7683
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 1.3608, compared to 0.8498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3608
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.5426 QAR (High: 1.3631 / Low: 0.8205). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 QAR (High: 0.8267 / Low: 0.8241).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5426
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3839 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3839

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.3611) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3613), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.02%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.3611
2011 Avg (June) 1.3613

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3624 1.3588 1.3606
February 1.3626 1.3588 1.3608
March 1.3623 1.3571 1.3600
April 1.3625 1.3572 1.3610
May 1.3635 1.3573 1.3611
June 1.3657 1.3591 1.3611
July 1.3631 0.8205 0.9772
August 0.8260 0.8193 0.8222
September 0.8274 0.8207 0.8243
October 0.8273 0.8234 0.8250
November 0.8267 0.8241 0.8251
December 0.8278 0.8231 0.8251