YEARLY HIGH
0.4944 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.4914 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4925 AWG

2016 QAR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.4944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.4914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4924 to the December average rate of 0.4932, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4944 was up 0.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4932, 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 2,472 AWG
2015 Average 2,461 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 2,457 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.24 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4934
0.4919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to AWG 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 0.4924, compared to 0.4925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0020 AWG (High: 0.4944 / Low: 0.4924). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AWG (High: 0.4926 / Low: 0.4921).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4932) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4924), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.16%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4932
2015 Avg (December) 0.4924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4926 0.4914 0.4924
February 0.4927 0.4915 0.4924
March 0.4927 0.4922 0.4925
April 0.4927 0.4916 0.4925
May 0.4927 0.4916 0.4923
June 0.4930 0.4916 0.4925
July 0.4926 0.4916 0.4924
August 0.4926 0.4918 0.4925
September 0.4925 0.4916 0.4920
October 0.4928 0.4922 0.4925
November 0.4926 0.4921 0.4925
December 0.4944 0.4924 0.4932