YEARLY HIGH
0.3990 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.3676 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3792 BND

2016 QAR to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.3990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 22, dropping to 0.3676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0314 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3931 to the December average rate of 0.3944, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3990 was up 1.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3935, 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 1,995 BND
2015 Average 1,887 BND
Yearly Trough Low 1,838 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.90 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3969
0.3677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BND 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 0.3791, compared to 0.3793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0162 BND (High: 0.3929 / Low: 0.3768). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 BND (High: 0.3733 / Low: 0.3689).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0162
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3944) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3864), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0080 (+2.08%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3944
2015 Avg (December) 0.3864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3957 0.3890 0.3931
February 0.3923 0.3821 0.3856
March 0.3853 0.3711 0.3766
April 0.3732 0.3688 0.3707
May 0.3796 0.3686 0.3761
June 0.3786 0.3676 0.3722
July 0.3733 0.3689 0.3707
August 0.3743 0.3677 0.3701
September 0.3760 0.3702 0.3732
October 0.3829 0.3732 0.3797
November 0.3929 0.3768 0.3874
December 0.3990 0.3890 0.3944