YEARLY HIGH
0.1635 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1551 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1600 QAR

2016 HNL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HNL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.1551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1623 to the December average rate of 0.1561, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1635 was down 5.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1736, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 817 QAR
2015 Average 839 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 776 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.69 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1630
0.1555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 0.1613, compared to 0.1587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1613
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0033 QAR (High: 0.1601 / Low: 0.1568). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 QAR (High: 0.1616 / Low: 0.1610).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1623) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1729), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0105 (-6.09%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1623
2015 Avg (January) 0.1729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1635 0.1614 0.1623
February 0.1623 0.1606 0.1613
March 0.1616 0.1607 0.1611
April 0.1616 0.1610 0.1613
May 0.1614 0.1608 0.1612
June 0.1610 0.1599 0.1604
July 0.1607 0.1590 0.1599
August 0.1600 0.1587 0.1593
September 0.1600 0.1590 0.1594
October 0.1603 0.1587 0.1593
November 0.1601 0.1568 0.1581
December 0.1574 0.1551 0.1561