2016 LTL to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2113 QAR

YEARLY LOW

1.0978 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1803 QAR

2016 LTL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 1.2113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1.0978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1135 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1708 to the December average rate of 1.1113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2113 was down 4.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2716, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,057 QAR

2015 Average 6,025 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,489 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 567.69 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2133

1.1021

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 1.1915, compared to 1.1691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1915

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0690 QAR (High: 1.1840 / Low: 1.1150). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 QAR (High: 1.2074 / Low: 1.1995).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0690

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0385 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.2023) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2280), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0257 (-2.10%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.2023

2015 Avg (May) 1.2280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1786	1.1653	1.1708
February	1.2020	1.1689	1.1870
March	1.2043	1.1701	1.1885
April	1.2074	1.1995	1.2040
May	1.2113	1.1944	1.2023
June	1.2048	1.1777	1.1965
July	1.1865	1.1757	1.1806
August	1.2033	1.1818	1.1922
September	1.2032	1.1889	1.1972
October	1.2000	1.1704	1.1833
November	1.1840	1.1150	1.1498
December	1.1340	1.0978	1.1113