2016 BOB to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5339 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.5230 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5278 QAR

2016 BOB to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.5339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.5230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5272 to the December average rate of 0.5261, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5339 was up 0.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5305, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,670 QAR

2015 Average 2,636 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,615 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.64 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5332

0.5255

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.5290, compared to 0.5267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5290

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0075 QAR (High: 0.5338 / Low: 0.5263). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 QAR (High: 0.5281 / Low: 0.5257).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.5326) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5271), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+1.04%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.5326

2015 Avg (March) 0.5271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5281	0.5257	0.5272
February	0.5308	0.5265	0.5283
March	0.5339	0.5305	0.5326
April	0.5338	0.5263	0.5295
May	0.5288	0.5260	0.5279
June	0.5301	0.5276	0.5286
July	0.5301	0.5263	0.5283
August	0.5279	0.5241	0.5263
September	0.5279	0.5249	0.5264
October	0.5292	0.5251	0.5267
November	0.5283	0.5244	0.5264
December	0.5284	0.5230	0.5261