YEARLY HIGH
0.0085 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0077 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0082 QAR

2016 KMF to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.0085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0081 to the December average rate of 0.0078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0085 was down 4.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43 QAR
2015 Average 41 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 38 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.15 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0085
0.0077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0083, compared to 0.0081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0004 QAR (High: 0.0083 / Low: 0.0078). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.0083 / Low: 0.0082).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0084) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0083), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.77%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0084
2015 Avg (May) 0.0083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
February 0.0084 0.0080 0.0082
March 0.0083 0.0080 0.0082
April 0.0084 0.0083 0.0084
May 0.0085 0.0082 0.0084
June 0.0085 0.0083 0.0084
July 0.0084 0.0081 0.0083
August 0.0083 0.0081 0.0082
September 0.0083 0.0082 0.0083
October 0.0083 0.0081 0.0082
November 0.0083 0.0078 0.0080
December 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078