YEARLY HIGH
8354.5545 IRR
YEARLY LOW
8231.4776 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8279.0197 IRR

2016 QAR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 4, valuing the pair at 8354.5545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 8231.4776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 123.0769 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8238.4293 to the December average rate of 8259.2982, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8354.5545 was up 1.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 8248.1045, 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 41,772,773 IRR
2015 Average 39,763,671 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 41,157,388 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 615,384.44 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8339.6991
8229.2230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to IRR 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 8295.7633, compared to 8262.2760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 33.4873 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8295.7633
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8262.2760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 95.6572 IRR (High: 8354.5545 / Low: 8258.8973). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7537 IRR (High: 8260.8289 / Low: 8256.0752).

July Spread (Volatile) ±95.6572
December Spread (Stable) ±4.7537

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 53.2458 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -53.2458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 8277.2469) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8096.3328), the exchange rate shifted by +180.9141 (+2.23%).

2016 Avg (July) 8277.2469
2015 Avg (July) 8096.3328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8243.7451 8231.4776 8238.4293
February 8296.0011 8237.1619 8286.2474
March 8314.4922 8292.3090 8299.5553
April 8311.0099 8300.2532 8304.3749
May 8325.3126 8309.2687 8315.4803
June 8350.2714 8271.1810 8330.4927
July 8354.5545 8258.8973 8277.2469
August 8263.5526 8255.8128 8258.8368
September 8262.6161 8256.4643 8260.0957
October 8261.1806 8255.7328 8257.9816
November 8262.1041 8254.5314 8260.1970
December 8260.8289 8256.0752 8259.2982