YEARLY HIGH
0.0024 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0022 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0023 QAR

2016 BIF to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.0024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.0022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0023 to the December average rate of 0.0022, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0024 was down 0.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0024, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12 QAR
2015 Average 12 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 11 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.01 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0024
0.0022
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0023, compared to 0.0022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0002 QAR (High: 0.0023 / Low: 0.0022). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 QAR (High: 0.0022 / Low: 0.0022).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0023) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.77%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0023
2015 Avg (April) 0.0023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0024 0.0023 0.0023
February 0.0024 0.0023 0.0023
March 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
April 0.0024 0.0023 0.0023
May 0.0024 0.0023 0.0023
June 0.0023 0.0022 0.0023
July 0.0022 0.0022 0.0022
August 0.0022 0.0022 0.0022
September 0.0022 0.0022 0.0022
October 0.0022 0.0022 0.0022
November 0.0022 0.0022 0.0022
December 0.0022 0.0022 0.0022