2016 QAR to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

328.1550 CDF

YEARLY LOW

250.1912 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

265.8197 CDF

2016 QAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 328.1550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 250.1912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 77.9638 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 254.5131 to the December average rate of 319.9013, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 328.1550 was up 28.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 256.3504, 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 1,640,775 CDF

2015 Average 1,271,916 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 1,250,956 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 389,818.90 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

326.4401

247.9742

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CDF 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 255.2946, compared to 276.3447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.0501 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 255.2946

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 276.3447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 62.6253 CDF (High: 314.4704 / Low: 251.8451). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0825 CDF (High: 255.3664 / Low: 254.2839).

November Spread (Volatile) ±62.6253

February Spread (Stable) ±1.0825

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.3787 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 319.9013) against the same month in 2015 (average: 254.5146), the exchange rate shifted by +65.3867 (+25.69%).

2016 Avg (December) 319.9013

2015 Avg (December) 254.5146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	255.0829	253.6984	254.5131
February	255.3664	254.2839	254.9276
March	255.0187	253.4924	254.5365
April	255.4006	254.0043	254.8751
May	255.3954	254.3121	254.8526
June	263.7837	250.1912	258.0628
July	268.2292	258.9809	261.3460
August	270.0016	266.3421	268.2570
September	269.6481	266.5247	268.1176
October	269.3078	263.3627	266.7389
November	314.4704	251.8451	273.7074
December	328.1550	310.9908	319.9013