YEARLY HIGH
33.2990 JPY
YEARLY LOW
27.4636 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.8744 JPY

2016 QAR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 33.2990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 27.4636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8354 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.5331 to the December average rate of 31.8716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 33.2990 was down 3.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 34.5046, 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 166,495 JPY
2015 Average 166,229 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 137,318 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,176.99 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

33.0041
27.3520
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to JPY 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 30.6665, compared to 29.0822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5843 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.6665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.0822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.0282 JPY (High: 31.3413 / Low: 28.3131). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6607 JPY (High: 31.2731 / Low: 30.6124).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.0282
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6607

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.0606 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 32.5331) against the same month in 2015 (average: 32.5159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0172 (+0.05%).

2016 Avg (January) 32.5331
2015 Avg (January) 32.5159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.2990 32.0934 32.5331
February 33.2532 30.8015 31.4725
March 31.2731 30.6124 31.0296
April 30.7066 29.2798 30.1122
May 30.4528 29.2268 29.9031
June 30.1599 28.0187 28.9485
July 29.3920 27.6204 28.5130
August 28.3292 27.4636 27.8230
September 28.5569 27.5692 28.0158
October 28.8493 27.8160 28.4718
November 31.3413 28.3131 29.7981
December 32.3875 31.1341 31.8716