2012 SGD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9929 QAR

YEARLY LOW

2.8027 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9150 QAR

2012 SGD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 2.9929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.8027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1902 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8457 to the December average rate of 2.9828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.9929 was down 1.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.0288, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,965 QAR

2011 Average 14,487 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 14,014 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 950.90 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.9965

2.8320

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 2.8807, compared to 2.9493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0686 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8807

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1181 QAR (High: 2.9457 / Low: 2.8276). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 QAR (High: 2.9899 / Low: 2.9754).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1181

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0377 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 2.9747) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.8521), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1226 (+4.30%).

2012 Avg (October) 2.9747

2011 Avg (October) 2.8521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9070	2.8027	2.8457
February	2.9263	2.8749	2.9031
March	2.9144	2.8720	2.8930
April	2.9436	2.8855	2.9107
May	2.9457	2.8276	2.8846
June	2.8759	2.8140	2.8469
July	2.9266	2.8634	2.8891
August	2.9336	2.9044	2.9173
September	2.9844	2.9179	2.9569
October	2.9929	2.9557	2.9747
November	2.9840	2.9661	2.9750
December	2.9899	2.9754	2.9828