2016 QAR to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

152.2691 CRC

YEARLY LOW

146.3546 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

149.2633 CRC

2016 QAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 152.2691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 146.3546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9145 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.1907 to the December average rate of 151.1959, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 152.2691 was up 2.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 149.0479, 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 761,346 CRC

2015 Average 734,123 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 731,773 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,572.35 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

152.1565

146.3079

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CRC 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 147.4376, compared to 151.0889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.4376

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.0889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.7168 CRC (High: 150.1908 / Low: 147.4740). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4676 CRC (High: 151.4926 / Low: 151.0250).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.7168

September Spread (Stable) ±0.4676

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4756 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4756

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 151.6692) against the same month in 2015 (average: 146.3175), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3516 (+3.66%).

2016 Avg (November) 151.6692

2015 Avg (November) 146.3175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	148.0693	146.6947	147.1907
February	147.8685	146.8187	147.2709
March	147.2499	146.3546	146.7953
April	147.3962	146.8336	147.0228
May	147.7325	146.9096	147.3473
June	150.1908	147.4740	148.9986
July	150.4634	149.7121	150.0782
August	151.6595	150.2938	150.8103
September	151.4926	151.0250	151.2417
October	151.9152	150.9632	151.5383
November	152.2691	150.4517	151.6692
December	152.2427	150.6742	151.1959