YEARLY HIGH
0.8499 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.8454 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8480 QAR

2012 VEF to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 0.8499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 0.8454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8478 to the December average rate of 0.8481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8499 was up 0.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8483, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,250 QAR
2011 Average 4,236 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,227 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.54 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8483
0.8477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.8478, compared to 0.8482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0034 QAR (High: 0.8488 / Low: 0.8454). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 QAR (High: 0.8481 / Low: 0.8472).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.8482) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8472), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.12%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.8482
2011 Avg (July) 0.8472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8482 0.8472 0.8478
February 0.8481 0.8471 0.8478
March 0.8481 0.8470 0.8478
April 0.8481 0.8469 0.8478
May 0.8481 0.8472 0.8478
June 0.8481 0.8471 0.8478
July 0.8499 0.8472 0.8482
August 0.8491 0.8478 0.8483
September 0.8485 0.8467 0.8482
October 0.8486 0.8466 0.8482
November 0.8488 0.8454 0.8481
December 0.8484 0.8473 0.8481