2016 BAM to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1419 QAR

YEARLY LOW

1.9343 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0605 QAR

2016 BAM to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 2.1419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.9343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2076 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0233 to the December average rate of 1.9611, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1419 was down 4.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2459, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,710 QAR

2015 Average 10,333 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 9,672 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,037.92 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1259

1.9461

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2.0786, compared to 2.0424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0786

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1059 QAR (High: 2.0724 / Low: 1.9664). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 QAR (High: 2.0958 / Low: 2.0750).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1059

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0474 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.1032) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0777), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0255 (+1.23%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.1032

2015 Avg (May) 2.0777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0340	2.0071	2.0233
February	2.1053	2.0237	2.0678
March	2.1156	2.0238	2.0733
April	2.1287	2.0904	2.1109
May	2.1419	2.0691	2.1032
June	2.1194	2.0560	2.0928
July	2.0795	2.0445	2.0601
August	2.1079	2.0632	2.0848
September	2.0958	2.0750	2.0858
October	2.0915	2.0239	2.0541
November	2.0724	1.9664	2.0085
December	2.0014	1.9343	1.9611