YEARLY HIGH
136.1987 AMD
YEARLY LOW
129.9573 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
131.9529 AMD

2016 QAR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 136.1987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 129.9573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2413 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.3085 to the December average rate of 132.5331, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 136.1987 was up 2.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 133.3338, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 680,993 AMD
2015 Average 656,079 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 649,787 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,206.75 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

136.1549
129.6539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to AMD 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 132.9047, compared to 131.0011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 132.9047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 131.0011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 3.0675 AMD (High: 135.0386 / Low: 131.9711). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3282 AMD (High: 131.0567 / Low: 130.7284).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.0675
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3282

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.9288 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 135.6132) against the same month in 2015 (average: 131.3654), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2478 (+3.23%).

2016 Avg (February) 135.6132
2015 Avg (February) 131.3654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 134.2006 132.7671 133.3085
February 136.1987 134.2945 135.6132
March 135.0386 131.9711 133.6843
April 132.9106 131.5628 132.1891
May 131.7001 131.1734 131.4479
June 131.5734 130.7118 131.1851
July 131.0567 130.7284 130.8675
August 130.7892 130.3271 130.5918
September 130.4057 129.9573 130.1957
October 130.8929 130.1625 130.4739
November 131.8295 130.4864 131.3448
December 133.1961 131.8932 132.5331