YEARLY HIGH
20.8515 KGS
YEARLY LOW
18.4186 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.2093 KGS

2016 QAR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 20.8515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 18.4186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4328 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.8407 to the December average rate of 19.0188, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.8515 was down 0.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.8623, 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 104,257 KGS
2015 Average 88,460 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 92,093 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,164.09 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

21.0763
18.2491
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to KGS 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 19.6010, compared to 18.8175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7835 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.6010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.8175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.0099 KGS (High: 20.3154 / Low: 19.3056). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0170 KGS (High: 20.8474 / Low: 20.8303).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0099
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8966 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8966

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 20.5503) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.6881), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8621 (+23.14%).

2016 Avg (February) 20.5503
2015 Avg (February) 16.6881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.8474 20.8303 20.8407
February 20.8515 20.1819 20.5503
March 20.3154 19.3056 19.8471
April 19.3392 18.7476 18.9505
May 18.8721 18.6975 18.7731
June 18.8014 18.4831 18.6443
July 18.6621 18.4186 18.4847
August 18.9207 18.6907 18.8419
September 18.9723 18.6483 18.8760
October 18.8538 18.6445 18.7473
November 19.0014 18.8625 18.9366
December 19.0603 18.9694 19.0188