YEARLY HIGH
4.6280 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.6568 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0388 LSL

2016 QAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 4.6280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 3.6568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9712 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4706 to the December average rate of 3.8089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.6280 was up 6.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.3646, 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 23,140 LSL
2015 Average 17,544 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 18,284 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,856.11 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.5395
3.7127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to LSL 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 4.2311, compared to 3.8464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.4371 LSL (High: 4.3360 / Low: 3.8990). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1738 LSL (High: 3.8902 / Low: 3.7165).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4371
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1738

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2056 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 4.4706) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.1766), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2940 (+40.74%).

2016 Avg (January) 4.4706
2015 Avg (January) 3.1766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6280 4.2403 4.4706
February 4.4384 4.1861 4.3384
March 4.3367 4.0726 4.2187
April 4.1846 3.9086 4.0131
May 4.3360 3.8990 4.2040
June 4.2949 3.9594 4.1421
July 4.0587 3.8198 3.9519
August 3.9914 3.6652 3.7816
September 3.9930 3.7141 3.8676
October 3.9246 3.7192 3.8286
November 3.9694 3.6568 3.8397
December 3.8902 3.7165 3.8089