YEARLY HIGH
2.7202 QAR
YEARLY LOW
2.5063 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6388 QAR

2016 BND to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BND to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 2.7202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 2.5063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2139 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5441 to the December average rate of 2.5353, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.7202 was down 1.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.7546, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,601 QAR
2015 Average 13,253 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 12,531 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,069.70 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.7188
2.5187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 2.6393, compared to 2.6383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1093 QAR (High: 2.6542 / Low: 2.5449). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0317 QAR (High: 2.7107 / Low: 2.6790).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1093
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0317

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0526 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0526

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 2.6871) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.7073), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0202 (-0.75%).

2016 Avg (June) 2.6871
2015 Avg (June) 2.7073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5706 2.5271 2.5441
February 2.6172 2.5492 2.5932
March 2.6949 2.5955 2.6554
April 2.7116 2.6792 2.6973
May 2.7133 2.6342 2.6587
June 2.7202 2.6416 2.6871
July 2.7107 2.6790 2.6975
August 2.7194 2.6719 2.7021
September 2.7013 2.6593 2.6792
October 2.6793 2.6117 2.6340
November 2.6542 2.5449 2.5814
December 2.5705 2.5063 2.5353