YEARLY HIGH
0.2643 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2383 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2482 EUR

2016 QAR to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.2643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.2383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0260 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2527 to the December average rate of 0.2607, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2643 was up 0.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2617, 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 1,322 EUR
2015 Average 1,238 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,191 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.07 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2626
0.2403
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to EUR 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 0.2460, compared to 0.2504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2460
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0140 EUR (High: 0.2605 / Low: 0.2464). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 EUR (High: 0.2463 / Low: 0.2437).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0140
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2607) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2519), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0088 (+3.51%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2607
2015 Avg (December) 0.2519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2554 0.2511 0.2527
February 0.2525 0.2427 0.2473
March 0.2527 0.2413 0.2465
April 0.2447 0.2399 0.2422
May 0.2471 0.2383 0.2432
June 0.2493 0.2410 0.2443
July 0.2503 0.2457 0.2481
August 0.2477 0.2421 0.2452
September 0.2463 0.2437 0.2450
October 0.2525 0.2443 0.2489
November 0.2605 0.2464 0.2547
December 0.2643 0.2552 0.2607