2016 QAR to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2607.8182 GNF

YEARLY LOW

1997.7845 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2296.9085 GNF

2016 QAR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 2607.8182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 1997.7845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 610.0337 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2124.2436 to the December average rate of 2548.2767, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2607.8182 was up 19.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 2188.0092, 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 13,039,091 GNF

2015 Average 10,093,808 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 9,988,923 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,050,168.27 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2599.8877

1980.5550

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to GNF 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 2096.1552, compared to 2497.6618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 401.5066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2096.1552

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2497.6618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 471.4899 GNF (High: 2469.2744 / Low: 1997.7845). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.0253 GNF (High: 2087.4595 / Low: 2067.4343).

June Spread (Volatile) ±471.4899

April Spread (Stable) ±20.0253

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 50.5752 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -50.5752

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2548.2767) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2120.8477), the exchange rate shifted by +427.4290 (+20.15%).

2016 Avg (December) 2548.2767

2015 Avg (December) 2120.8477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2148.3818	2109.6035	2124.2436
February	2135.0705	2094.7722	2114.4031
March	2101.9623	2080.7123	2091.2180
April	2087.4595	2067.4343	2082.7413
May	2077.2327	2008.3802	2032.1661
June	2469.2744	1997.7845	2132.1589
July	2478.8517	2420.0089	2457.8685
August	2510.6759	2447.3579	2484.2279
September	2512.4537	2474.0217	2495.2615
October	2507.8912	2472.3128	2494.6965
November	2525.4030	2478.4260	2505.6397
December	2607.8182	2509.0590	2548.2767