2016 QAR to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1471 HKD

YEARLY LOW

2.1270 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1318 HKD

2016 QAR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 2.1471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.1270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0202 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1364 to the December average rate of 2.1307, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1471 was up 0.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1334, 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 10,736 HKD

2015 Average 10,646 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 10,635 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.77 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1382

2.1294

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to HKD 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 2.1333, compared to 2.1303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1333

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0202 HKD (High: 2.1471 / Low: 2.1270). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 HKD (High: 2.1309 / Low: 2.1294).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0202

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.1364) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1293), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0071 (+0.33%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.1364

2015 Avg (January) 2.1293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1471	2.1270	2.1364
February	2.1411	2.1335	2.1374
March	2.1348	2.1292	2.1310
April	2.1314	2.1294	2.1302
May	2.1344	2.1313	2.1326
June	2.1346	2.1297	2.1322
July	2.1313	2.1291	2.1302
August	2.1311	2.1291	2.1301
September	2.1310	2.1293	2.1302
October	2.1309	2.1294	2.1302
November	2.1309	2.1283	2.1301
December	2.1327	2.1296	2.1307