YEARLY HIGH
0.0543 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0480 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0521 QAR

2016 KGS to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 0.0543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0480 to the December average rate of 0.0526, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0543 was down 13.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0626, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 271 QAR
2015 Average 284 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 240 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.67 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0547
0.0474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0511, compared to 0.0531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0026 QAR (High: 0.0518 / Low: 0.0492). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 QAR (High: 0.0480 / Low: 0.0480).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.0541) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0586), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0045 (-7.67%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.0541
2015 Avg (July) 0.0586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0480 0.0480 0.0480
February 0.0495 0.0480 0.0487
March 0.0518 0.0492 0.0504
April 0.0533 0.0517 0.0528
May 0.0535 0.0530 0.0533
June 0.0541 0.0532 0.0536
July 0.0543 0.0536 0.0541
August 0.0535 0.0529 0.0531
September 0.0536 0.0527 0.0530
October 0.0536 0.0530 0.0533
November 0.0530 0.0526 0.0528
December 0.0527 0.0525 0.0526