2012 TOP to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1735 QAR

YEARLY LOW

2.0162 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0956 QAR

2012 TOP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 2.1735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 2.0162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1573 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0910 to the December average rate of 2.0927, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1735 was down 3.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2622, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,868 QAR

2011 Average 10,387 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 10,081 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 786.42 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1704

2.0226

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 2.1084, compared to 2.0827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1084

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1488 QAR (High: 2.1735 / Low: 2.0248). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0246 QAR (High: 2.0506 / Low: 2.0259).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1488

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0246

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0647 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 2.0753) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0616), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0137 (+0.66%).

2012 Avg (May) 2.0753

2011 Avg (May) 2.0616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1371	2.0734	2.0910
February	2.1681	2.1307	2.1513
March	2.1713	2.1307	2.1581
April	2.1590	2.1285	2.1399
May	2.1735	2.0248	2.0753
June	2.0506	2.0259	2.0349
July	2.0881	2.0162	2.0482
August	2.0989	2.0644	2.0797
September	2.1215	2.0607	2.0898
October	2.1136	2.0698	2.0903
November	2.1305	2.0431	2.0956
December	2.1010	2.0643	2.0927