2016 AZN to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4510 QAR

YEARLY LOW

2.0210 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2752 QAR

2016 AZN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 2.4510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.0210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4300 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2992 to the December average rate of 2.0550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4510 was down 47.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.6500, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,255 QAR

2015 Average 18,082 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 10,105 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,149.86 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.4635

2.0179

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2.3468, compared to 2.2036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1432 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3468

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1610 QAR (High: 2.3541 / Low: 2.1932). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0408 QAR (High: 2.4510 / Low: 2.4102).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1610

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0408

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1160 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.4263) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.4689), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0426 (-30.06%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.4263

2015 Avg (May) 3.4689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3326	2.2421	2.2992
February	2.3352	2.2573	2.3033
March	2.3541	2.1932	2.2562
April	2.4255	2.3819	2.4007
May	2.4510	2.4102	2.4263
June	2.4476	2.3432	2.3950
July	2.3520	2.2809	2.3246
August	2.2820	2.2006	2.2416
September	2.2395	2.1923	2.2151
October	2.2782	2.2026	2.2508
November	2.2045	2.0880	2.1348
December	2.0857	2.0210	2.0550