YEARLY HIGH
2.0351 QAR
YEARLY LOW
2.0226 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0305 QAR

2016 AWG to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.0351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.0226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0307 to the December average rate of 2.0274, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0351 was down 0.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0386, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,175 QAR
2015 Average 10,158 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 10,113 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.73 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0331
2.0269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 2.0307, compared to 2.0304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0083 QAR (High: 2.0308 / Low: 2.0226). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 QAR (High: 2.0320 / Low: 2.0301).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.0307) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0348), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-0.20%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.0307
2015 Avg (January) 2.0348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0351 2.0300 2.0307
February 2.0344 2.0296 2.0307
March 2.0316 2.0297 2.0306
April 2.0343 2.0297 2.0306
May 2.0341 2.0294 2.0312
June 2.0340 2.0286 2.0304
July 2.0343 2.0299 2.0307
August 2.0335 2.0299 2.0305
September 2.0344 2.0304 2.0326
October 2.0316 2.0291 2.0305
November 2.0320 2.0301 2.0304
December 2.0308 2.0226 2.0274