2016 QAR to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 QAR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the QAR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 130.2748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 117.5573.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7175 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 124.0239 to the December average rate of 128.2482, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 130.2748 was up 1.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 128.8382, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
QAR to KMF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 120.7804, compared to 122.8961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1157 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 6.6781 KMF (High: 127.7401 / Low: 121.0620). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6273 KMF (High: 121.7966 / Low: 120.1693).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.2908 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 128.2482) against the same month in 2015 (average: 123.5376), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7106 (+3.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 125.4733 | 121.7951 | 124.0239 |
| February | 124.2525 | 119.6084 | 121.7656 |
| March | 124.3559 | 119.9828 | 121.4954 |
| April | 120.4147 | 118.6111 | 119.2046 |
| May | 121.6640 | 117.5573 | 119.0839 |
| June | 120.7762 | 117.9020 | 119.1088 |
| July | 122.9348 | 118.4365 | 120.1795 |
| August | 122.7071 | 120.1875 | 121.8571 |
| September | 121.7966 | 120.1693 | 120.6815 |
| October | 123.4766 | 120.4565 | 121.6957 |
| November | 127.7401 | 121.0620 | 124.7145 |
| December | 130.2748 | 126.3230 | 128.2482 |