YEARLY HIGH
0.4701 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4657 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4691 QAR

2016 HKD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.4701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.4657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4681 to the December average rate of 0.4693, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4701 was down 0.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4716, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,754 QAR
2015 Average 11,742 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 11,643 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.33 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4696
0.4677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 0.4688, compared to 0.4694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0044 QAR (High: 0.4701 / Low: 0.4657). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 QAR (High: 0.4696 / Low: 0.4693).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4681) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4696), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-0.33%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4681
2015 Avg (January) 0.4696

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4701 0.4657 0.4681
February 0.4687 0.4670 0.4679
March 0.4697 0.4684 0.4693
April 0.4696 0.4692 0.4694
May 0.4692 0.4685 0.4689
June 0.4696 0.4685 0.4690
July 0.4697 0.4692 0.4694
August 0.4697 0.4692 0.4695
September 0.4696 0.4693 0.4694
October 0.4696 0.4693 0.4694
November 0.4699 0.4693 0.4695
December 0.4696 0.4689 0.4693