YEARLY HIGH
2.8430 QAR
YEARLY LOW
2.4951 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7082 QAR

2016 AUD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 2.8430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 2.4951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3479 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5564 to the December average rate of 2.6709, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.8430 was down 5.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.9960, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,215 QAR
2015 Average 13,694 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 12,476 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,739.53 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.8127
2.5331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2.6725, compared to 2.7439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0714 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1778 QAR (High: 2.7911 / Low: 2.6132). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0616 QAR (High: 2.7757 / Low: 2.7141).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1778
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0616

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1291 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 2.7894) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.8154), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0260 (-0.92%).

2016 Avg (April) 2.7894
2015 Avg (April) 2.8154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6585 2.4951 2.5564
February 2.6331 2.5601 2.5965
March 2.7911 2.6132 2.7356
April 2.8430 2.7335 2.7894
May 2.7911 2.6151 2.6603
June 2.7707 2.6299 2.6967
July 2.7757 2.7141 2.7437
August 2.8091 2.7370 2.7749
September 2.8018 2.7183 2.7618
October 2.8128 2.7496 2.7731
November 2.8210 2.6653 2.7389
December 2.7300 2.6123 2.6709