YEARLY HIGH
0.5642 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5232 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5484 QAR

2016 CNY to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.5642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.5232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0410 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5547 to the December average rate of 0.5258, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5642 was down 4.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5912, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,106 QAR
2015 Average 14,516 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 13,081 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,024.49 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5657
0.5222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.5572, compared to 0.5397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0127 QAR (High: 0.5389 / Low: 0.5262). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 QAR (High: 0.5463 / Low: 0.5448).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.5599) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5854), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0255 (-4.35%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.5599
2015 Avg (March) 0.5854

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5610 0.5529 0.5547
February 0.5599 0.5532 0.5561
March 0.5642 0.5558 0.5599
April 0.5637 0.5602 0.5621
May 0.5622 0.5530 0.5576
June 0.5547 0.5476 0.5527
July 0.5485 0.5434 0.5455
August 0.5494 0.5451 0.5476
September 0.5463 0.5448 0.5457
October 0.5471 0.5370 0.5414
November 0.5389 0.5262 0.5322
December 0.5293 0.5232 0.5258