YEARLY HIGH
6.1838 ETB
YEARLY LOW
5.8176 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9969 ETB

2016 QAR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 6.1838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 5.8176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3662 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8341 to the December average rate of 6.1504, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.1838 was up 6.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.8215, 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 30,919 ETB
2015 Average 28,407 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 29,088 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,831.07 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.1820
5.8025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to ETB 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 5.9047, compared to 6.0891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1845 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0900 ETB (High: 6.0106 / Low: 5.9206). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0376 ETB (High: 5.9397 / Low: 5.9021).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0900
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0376

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 6.1504) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.7984), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3520 (+6.07%).

2016 Avg (December) 6.1504
2015 Avg (December) 5.7984

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8773 5.8176 5.8341
February 5.8825 5.8254 5.8539
March 5.9094 5.8487 5.8730
April 5.9397 5.9021 5.9204
May 6.0106 5.9206 5.9564
June 6.0155 5.9650 5.9901
July 6.0554 6.0020 6.0288
August 6.0871 6.0396 6.0599
September 6.0923 6.0484 6.0706
October 6.1234 6.0712 6.0956
November 6.1560 6.1061 6.1294
December 6.1838 6.1085 6.1504