YEARLY HIGH
0.0641 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0542 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0579 QAR

2016 HTG to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0628 to the December average rate of 0.0547, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0641 was down 18.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0784, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 320 QAR
2015 Average 360 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 271 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.65 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0636
0.0539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0595, compared to 0.0562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0595
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0031 QAR (High: 0.0641 / Low: 0.0610). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 QAR (High: 0.0586 / Low: 0.0582).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0628) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0782), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0154 (-19.71%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0628
2015 Avg (January) 0.0782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0641 0.0610 0.0628
February 0.0612 0.0592 0.0603
March 0.0593 0.0586 0.0589
April 0.0589 0.0583 0.0586
May 0.0586 0.0582 0.0584
June 0.0583 0.0578 0.0580
July 0.0579 0.0573 0.0576
August 0.0575 0.0562 0.0568
September 0.0565 0.0557 0.0561
October 0.0564 0.0558 0.0561
November 0.0570 0.0553 0.0561
December 0.0557 0.0542 0.0547