2016 QAR to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5525 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.5488 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5493 BBD

2016 QAR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.5525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 0.5488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5492 to the December average rate of 0.5500, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5525 was up 0.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5500, 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 2,762 BBD

2015 Average 2,746 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 2,744 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.41 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5501

0.5491

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QAR to BBD 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 0.5493, compared to 0.5494 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) 0.5493

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0033 BBD (High: 0.5525 / Low: 0.5492). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.5493 / Low: 0.5492).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5500) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5493), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.12%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5500

2015 Avg (December) 0.5493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5494	0.5489	0.5492
February	0.5495	0.5490	0.5492
March	0.5495	0.5489	0.5492
April	0.5495	0.5492	0.5493
May	0.5495	0.5492	0.5494
June	0.5498	0.5488	0.5494
July	0.5494	0.5491	0.5492
August	0.5494	0.5492	0.5493
September	0.5493	0.5492	0.5493
October	0.5493	0.5492	0.5492
November	0.5493	0.5488	0.5493
December	0.5525	0.5492	0.5500