2016 QAR to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9112 CNY

YEARLY LOW

1.7724 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8241 CNY

2016 QAR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.9112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 1.7724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1388 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8027 to the December average rate of 1.9017, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9112 was up 7.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7825, 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 9,556 CNY

2015 Average 8,613 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 8,862 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 694.05 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9140

1.7668

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CNY 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 1.7948, compared to 1.8534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0586 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7948

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0449 CNY (High: 1.9004 / Low: 1.8555). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 CNY (High: 1.8355 / Low: 1.8304).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0449

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.9017) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7723), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1295 (+7.31%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.9017

2015 Avg (December) 1.7723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8088	1.7825	1.8027
February	1.8076	1.7860	1.7983
March	1.7992	1.7724	1.7859
April	1.7850	1.7741	1.7791
May	1.8083	1.7786	1.7935
June	1.8263	1.8028	1.8094
July	1.8404	1.8231	1.8333
August	1.8346	1.8202	1.8263
September	1.8355	1.8304	1.8326
October	1.8622	1.8279	1.8472
November	1.9004	1.8555	1.8792
December	1.9112	1.8893	1.9017