YEARLY HIGH
253.7297 CDF
YEARLY LOW
243.7555 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
250.4069 CDF

2011 QAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the QAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 253.7297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 243.7555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9742 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 249.0756 to the December average rate of 248.4606, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 253.7297 was down 1.00% compared to the 2010 peak of 256.2879, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,268,649 CDF
2010 Average 1,230,042 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,218,778 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,870.84 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

252.0085
248.1381
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CDF 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 250.3426, compared to 250.4712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 250.3426
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 250.4712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 7.6176 CDF (High: 251.3731 / Low: 243.7555). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4675 CDF (High: 251.4393 / Low: 249.9718).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.6176
May Spread (Stable) ±1.4675

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.6424 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 251.6860) against the same month in 2010 (average: 247.2823), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4037 (+1.78%).

2011 Avg (October) 251.6860
2010 Avg (October) 247.2823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 251.3731 243.7555 249.0756
February 252.7701 249.2279 251.4615
March 252.7403 249.2971 250.8540
April 251.4829 249.2660 250.3621
May 251.4393 249.9718 250.8833
June 251.9788 247.9262 249.4193
July 252.7592 249.3056 250.5799
August 251.9079 247.9093 250.3757
September 252.7085 250.6840 251.6218
October 253.7297 249.0375 251.6860
November 251.4701 247.2789 250.1030
December 250.3645 246.5645 248.4606