2016 LSL to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2735 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2161 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2484 QAR

2016 LSL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.2735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.2161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0574 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2238 to the December average rate of 0.2626, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2735 was down 15.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,367 QAR

2015 Average 1,435 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,080 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 286.94 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2687

0.2198

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2367, compared to 0.2601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2367

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0259 QAR (High: 0.2565 / Low: 0.2306). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 QAR (High: 0.2691 / Low: 0.2571).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0259

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.2606) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2573), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+1.28%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.2606

2015 Avg (November) 0.2573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2358	0.2161	0.2238
February	0.2389	0.2253	0.2306
March	0.2455	0.2306	0.2371
April	0.2558	0.2390	0.2493
May	0.2565	0.2306	0.2381
June	0.2526	0.2328	0.2415
July	0.2618	0.2464	0.2531
August	0.2728	0.2505	0.2646
September	0.2692	0.2504	0.2587
October	0.2689	0.2548	0.2612
November	0.2735	0.2519	0.2606
December	0.2691	0.2571	0.2626