2016 LRD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0435 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0384 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0408 QAR

2016 LRD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.0384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0426 to the December average rate of 0.0396, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0435 was down 0.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0435, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 217 QAR

2015 Average 212 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 192 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.19 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0434

0.0393

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0418, compared to 0.0399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0418

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0028 QAR (High: 0.0430 / Low: 0.0402). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 QAR (High: 0.0402 / Low: 0.0402).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0431) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0429), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.34%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0431

2015 Avg (February) 0.0429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0430	0.0409	0.0426
February	0.0435	0.0429	0.0431
March	0.0430	0.0430	0.0430
April	0.0430	0.0402	0.0414
May	0.0402	0.0402	0.0402
June	0.0403	0.0402	0.0402
July	0.0404	0.0402	0.0403
August	0.0403	0.0384	0.0397
September	0.0399	0.0396	0.0398
October	0.0404	0.0395	0.0398
November	0.0403	0.0397	0.0400
December	0.0401	0.0389	0.0396