YEARLY HIGH
0.2826 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2618 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2705 CHF

2016 QAR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.2826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.2618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0208 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2764 to the December average rate of 0.2801, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2826 was down 0.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2827, 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 1,413 CHF
2015 Average 1,322 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,309 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.97 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2816
0.2633
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CHF 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 0.2697, compared to 0.2714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2697
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0132 CHF (High: 0.2804 / Low: 0.2672). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 CHF (High: 0.2693 / Low: 0.2656).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2801) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2727), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0074 (+2.70%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2801
2015 Avg (December) 0.2727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2810 0.2730 0.2764
February 0.2804 0.2672 0.2723
March 0.2740 0.2642 0.2695
April 0.2687 0.2618 0.2648
May 0.2732 0.2623 0.2689
June 0.2721 0.2636 0.2662
July 0.2722 0.2662 0.2694
August 0.2700 0.2627 0.2669
September 0.2693 0.2656 0.2676
October 0.2731 0.2666 0.2708
November 0.2791 0.2661 0.2736
December 0.2826 0.2766 0.2801