YEARLY HIGH
1.1375 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.8561 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9580 BRL

2016 QAR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 1.1375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.8561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2813 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1101 to the December average rate of 0.9217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1375 was down 0.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1376, 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 5,687 BRL
2015 Average 4,579 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 4,281 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,406.68 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1334
0.8539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BRL 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 1.0171, compared to 0.8989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1033 BRL (High: 0.9895 / Low: 0.8862). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0337 BRL (High: 0.9214 / Low: 0.8877).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1033
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0337

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0765 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.1101) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7238), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3863 (+53.38%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.1101
2015 Avg (January) 0.7238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1375 1.0850 1.1101
February 1.1136 1.0687 1.0903
March 1.0833 0.9847 1.0138
April 1.0122 0.9460 0.9755
May 0.9921 0.9439 0.9719
June 0.9895 0.8862 0.9413
July 0.9214 0.8877 0.8992
August 0.8967 0.8610 0.8812
September 0.9144 0.8801 0.8937
October 0.8955 0.8561 0.8772
November 0.9453 0.8730 0.9205
December 0.9672 0.8936 0.9217