YEARLY HIGH
18.8801 INR
YEARLY LOW
18.1641 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.4498 INR

2016 QAR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 18.8801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 18.1641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7161 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.4754 to the December average rate of 18.6229, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.8801 was up 2.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.4316, 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 94,401 INR
2015 Average 88,069 INR
Yearly Trough Low 90,820 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,580.36 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.7938
18.2044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to INR 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 18.4515, compared to 18.4481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.4515
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.4481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.6329 INR (High: 18.8720 / Low: 18.2391). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1172 INR (High: 18.3754 / Low: 18.2582).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6329
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.3709 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3709

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 18.7447) against the same month in 2015 (average: 17.0355), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7093 (+10.03%).

2016 Avg (February) 18.7447
2015 Avg (February) 17.0355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.6968 18.1674 18.4754
February 18.8801 18.5773 18.7447
March 18.6351 18.1953 18.3738
April 18.3098 18.1641 18.2535
May 18.5710 18.2393 18.3871
June 18.6629 18.2959 18.4744
July 18.5325 18.3310 18.4405
August 18.4552 18.3189 18.3851
September 18.4185 18.2290 18.3330
October 18.3754 18.2582 18.3230
November 18.8720 18.2391 18.5844
December 18.7638 18.5120 18.6229