YEARLY HIGH
5221.5290 STD
YEARLY LOW
4535.4076 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4846.8210 STD

2011 QAR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the QAR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 5221.5290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 4535.4076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 686.1215 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5051.5208 to the December average rate of 5087.9551, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 5221.5290 was down 7.41% compared to the 2010 peak of 5639.3876, 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 26,107,645 STD
2010 Average 25,133,247 STD
Yearly Trough Low 22,677,038 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,430,607.29 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

5127.7336
4650.3915
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to STD 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 4819.4244, compared to 4874.2176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 54.7933 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4819.4244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4874.2176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 336.5267 STD (High: 4871.9342 / Low: 4535.4076). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 119.2639 STD (High: 4766.3348 / Low: 4647.0710).

April Spread (Volatile) ±336.5267
July Spread (Stable) ±119.2639

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 130.5022 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -130.5022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 5051.5208) against the same month in 2010 (average: 4502.6655), the exchange rate shifted by +548.8553 (+12.19%).

2011 Avg (January) 5051.5208
2010 Avg (January) 4502.6655

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5221.5290 4914.1461 5051.5208
February 5010.6642 4873.7733 4948.1475
March 4897.1359 4741.4521 4820.6722
April 4871.9342 4535.4076 4690.1700
May 4793.9573 4535.4076 4710.1104
June 4750.5272 4608.5761 4695.9253
July 4766.3348 4647.0710 4713.7423
August 4782.9638 4655.1994 4721.4467
September 4973.2134 4686.1273 4829.2087
October 5081.0530 4796.2930 4941.1586
November 5059.9273 4814.2327 4951.7946
December 5169.0911 4981.9464 5087.9551