YEARLY HIGH
341.0205 KRW
YEARLY LOW
300.2505 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
318.8189 KRW

2016 QAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 341.0205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 300.2505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.7700 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 329.8062 to the December average rate of 325.2469, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 341.0205 was up 3.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 330.4749, 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 1,705,103 KRW
2015 Average 1,554,085 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,501,253 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 203,850.03 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

337.4748
301.8327
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to KRW 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 324.7092, compared to 312.9286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.7806 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 324.7092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 312.9286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 24.2401 KRW (High: 338.8867 / Low: 314.6466). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1963 KRW (High: 317.6170 / Low: 311.4207).

March Spread (Volatile) ±24.2401
April Spread (Stable) ±6.1963

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 10.0270 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0270

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 334.5046) against the same month in 2015 (average: 302.3881), the exchange rate shifted by +32.1166 (+10.62%).

2016 Avg (February) 334.5046
2015 Avg (February) 302.3881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 333.4360 322.4257 329.8062
February 341.0205 328.8613 334.5046
March 338.8867 314.6466 325.1285
April 317.6170 311.4207 315.1015
May 327.8100 313.1114 322.6766
June 327.6631 315.7312 321.0377
July 318.7743 306.0993 313.3076
August 308.4768 300.9420 305.2331
September 309.3252 300.2505 304.8028
October 314.6585 302.1405 309.2983
November 324.5839 311.9068 319.6829
December 332.7097 319.1119 325.2469