YEARLY HIGH
0.5079 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4532 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4772 QAR

2012 BWP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.5079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.4532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0548 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4885 to the December average rate of 0.4638, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5079 was down 11.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5728, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,540 QAR
2011 Average 2,661 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,266 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 273.91 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5074
0.4531
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.4873, compared to 0.4672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4873
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0340 QAR (High: 0.4935 / Low: 0.4595). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 QAR (High: 0.4625 / Low: 0.4532).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0340
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.5029) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5365), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0336 (-6.27%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.5029
2011 Avg (February) 0.5365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4997 0.4811 0.4885
February 0.5079 0.4955 0.5029
March 0.5068 0.4949 0.5017
April 0.4980 0.4824 0.4896
May 0.4935 0.4595 0.4759
June 0.4767 0.4600 0.4653
July 0.4781 0.4619 0.4709
August 0.4764 0.4657 0.4718
September 0.4788 0.4688 0.4751
October 0.4730 0.4563 0.4637
November 0.4625 0.4532 0.4576
December 0.4682 0.4574 0.4638