YEARLY HIGH
1.8262 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.8154 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8204 QAR

2012 BBD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 1.8262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 1.8154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8204 to the December average rate of 1.8204, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8262 was up 0.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8225, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,131 QAR
2011 Average 9,100 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 9,077 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.78 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8209
1.8203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.8204, compared to 1.8205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0077 QAR (High: 1.8231 / Low: 1.8154). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 QAR (High: 1.8204 / Low: 1.8201).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.8209) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+0.05%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.8209
2011 Avg (July) 1.8200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8205 1.8202 1.8204
February 1.8205 1.8202 1.8204
March 1.8204 1.8201 1.8203
April 1.8204 1.8201 1.8203
May 1.8205 1.8202 1.8204
June 1.8205 1.8201 1.8203
July 1.8262 1.8202 1.8209
August 1.8207 1.8202 1.8205
September 1.8212 1.8184 1.8205
October 1.8215 1.8176 1.8204
November 1.8231 1.8154 1.8203
December 1.8206 1.8203 1.8204