YEARLY HIGH
5.1527 QAR
YEARLY LOW
5.1296 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1392 QAR

2016 JOD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JOD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 5.1527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 5.1296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1350 to the December average rate of 5.1407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.1527 was down 0.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.1576, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,763 QAR
2015 Average 25,687 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 25,648 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.53 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.1415
5.1344
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 5.1384, compared to 5.1401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0230 QAR (High: 5.1527 / Low: 5.1297). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 QAR (High: 5.1424 / Low: 5.1371).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 5.1393) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.1337), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+0.11%).

2016 Avg (February) 5.1393
2015 Avg (February) 5.1337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1441 5.1296 5.1350
February 5.1527 5.1297 5.1393
March 5.1457 5.1341 5.1396
April 5.1409 5.1336 5.1386
May 5.1453 5.1298 5.1379
June 5.1438 5.1338 5.1397
July 5.1463 5.1312 5.1404
August 5.1429 5.1299 5.1393
September 5.1428 5.1345 5.1393
October 5.1440 5.1368 5.1409
November 5.1424 5.1371 5.1401
December 5.1435 5.1348 5.1407