YEARLY HIGH
49.4048 DJF
YEARLY LOW
48.6806 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.9684 DJF

2012 QAR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 49.4048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 48.6806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7242 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.9780 to the December average rate of 48.8251, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 49.4048 was up 0.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 49.1170, 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 247,024 DJF
2011 Average 244,171 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 243,403 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,620.77 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

49.1761
48.7932
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to DJF 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 49.0772, compared to 48.8597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.0772
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.8597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.4855 DJF (High: 49.4048 / Low: 48.9193). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1963 DJF (High: 49.1150 / Low: 48.9187).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4855
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1963

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2827 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2827

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 49.1287) against the same month in 2011 (average: 48.8245), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3043 (+0.62%).

2012 Avg (April) 49.1287
2011 Avg (April) 48.8245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.1150 48.9187 48.9780
February 49.2585 48.9187 48.9991
March 49.2647 48.9255 49.0745
April 49.4048 48.9193 49.1287
May 49.2674 48.9200 49.1442
June 49.2681 49.0519 49.1384
July 48.9841 48.7433 48.8557
August 48.9951 48.6806 48.8777
September 49.1083 48.7437 48.8936
October 49.0579 48.6894 48.8527
November 49.0610 48.7251 48.8533
December 49.0247 48.6851 48.8251