2016 QAR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9121 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.8729 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8945 BOB

2016 QAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 1.9121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 1.8729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0391 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8969 to the December average rate of 1.9008, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9121 was up 0.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.9050, 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 9,560 BOB

2015 Average 9,482 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 9,365 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 195.69 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9031

1.8753

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BOB 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 1.8904, compared to 1.8986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8904

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0269 BOB (High: 1.9001 / Low: 1.8732). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 BOB (High: 1.9021 / Low: 1.8937).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0269

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.9008) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8959), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+0.26%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.9008

2015 Avg (December) 1.8959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9021	1.8937	1.8969
February	1.8993	1.8838	1.8930
March	1.8852	1.8729	1.8776
April	1.9001	1.8732	1.8887
May	1.9011	1.8911	1.8944
June	1.8953	1.8864	1.8919
July	1.9000	1.8865	1.8930
August	1.9079	1.8945	1.9000
September	1.9052	1.8945	1.8995
October	1.9043	1.8895	1.8988
November	1.9070	1.8928	1.8995
December	1.9121	1.8926	1.9008