2016 GMD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0930 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0842 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0868 QAR

2016 GMD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.0930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.0842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0922 to the December average rate of 0.0851, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0930 was down 1.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0939, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 465 QAR

2015 Average 443 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 421 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.86 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0930

0.0843

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GMD 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 0.0883, compared to 0.0853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0883

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0853

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0079 QAR (High: 0.0929 / Low: 0.0850). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 QAR (High: 0.0858 / Low: 0.0853).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0923) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0844), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+9.26%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0923

2015 Avg (February) 0.0844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0928	0.0919	0.0922
February	0.0930	0.0920	0.0923
March	0.0929	0.0850	0.0898
April	0.0859	0.0850	0.0854
May	0.0855	0.0850	0.0852
June	0.0860	0.0850	0.0853
July	0.0857	0.0851	0.0853
August	0.0857	0.0848	0.0854
September	0.0858	0.0853	0.0855
October	0.0856	0.0851	0.0853
November	0.0858	0.0847	0.0853
December	0.0858	0.0842	0.0851