2016 QAR to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 QAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the QAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 2255.6544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 2200.5650.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.0894 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2236.6835 to the December average rate of 2240.5721, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2255.6544 was down 0.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 2267.0014, 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 LAK 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 2230.3906, compared to 2229.7020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6885 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 55.0894 LAK (High: 2255.6544 / Low: 2200.5650). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.7015 LAK (High: 2228.5825 / Low: 2217.8810).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and November, 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 5.7617 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2240.5721) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2236.4363), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1358 (+0.18%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2242.7325 | 2227.3836 | 2236.6835 |
| February | 2246.3935 | 2218.6279 | 2230.9219 |
| March | 2243.8282 | 2214.4989 | 2231.9207 |
| April | 2231.5248 | 2214.5037 | 2227.1717 |
| May | 2242.0966 | 2226.2507 | 2229.4826 |
| June | 2231.4643 | 2211.6962 | 2226.1630 |
| July | 2231.9523 | 2214.2818 | 2220.9530 |
| August | 2228.5825 | 2217.8810 | 2222.1773 |
| September | 2228.1961 | 2217.0563 | 2223.2614 |
| October | 2238.8277 | 2220.8721 | 2229.9863 |
| November | 2250.4321 | 2227.3645 | 2241.2622 |
| December | 2255.6544 | 2200.5650 | 2240.5721 |