YEARLY HIGH
0.0040 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0030 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0038 QAR

2016 CDF to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CDF to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 0.0040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.0030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0039 to the December average rate of 0.0031, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0040 was up 0.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0040, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20 QAR
2015 Average 20 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 15 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.75 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0040
0.0030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0039, compared to 0.0036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0008 QAR (High: 0.0040 / Low: 0.0032). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 QAR (High: 0.0039 / Low: 0.0039).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0039) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0039), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.53%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0039
2015 Avg (June) 0.0039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0039 0.0039 0.0039
February 0.0039 0.0039 0.0039
March 0.0039 0.0039 0.0039
April 0.0039 0.0039 0.0039
May 0.0039 0.0039 0.0039
June 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
July 0.0039 0.0037 0.0038
August 0.0038 0.0037 0.0037
September 0.0038 0.0037 0.0037
October 0.0038 0.0037 0.0037
November 0.0040 0.0032 0.0037
December 0.0032 0.0030 0.0031