YEARLY HIGH
256.2707 CDF
YEARLY LOW
248.5146 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
252.6583 CDF

2012 QAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 256.2707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 248.5146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7561 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 250.3875 to the December average rate of 254.2066, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 256.2707 was up 1.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 253.7297, 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 1,281,353 CDF
2011 Average 1,251,993 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,242,573 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,780.52 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

254.8699
249.9801
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 251.3936, compared to 253.9231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 251.3936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 253.9231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 6.3644 CDF (High: 254.9172 / Low: 248.5528). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8743 CDF (High: 254.3865 / Low: 253.5122).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.3644
October Spread (Stable) ±0.8743

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2558 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2558

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 254.2066) against the same month in 2011 (average: 248.4606), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7460 (+2.31%).

2012 Avg (December) 254.2066
2011 Avg (December) 248.4606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 254.4635 248.5146 250.3875
February 254.9172 248.5528 251.4593
March 254.0520 249.7162 251.6738
April 254.2072 250.1234 251.5636
May 254.2549 249.6353 251.5163
June 255.2640 249.8477 251.7612
July 254.4467 250.8662 253.1559
August 254.3405 253.0138 253.8476
September 254.4470 253.2756 253.8254
October 254.3865 253.5122 254.0405
November 256.1058 253.6024 254.4624
December 256.2707 252.4220 254.2066