YEARLY HIGH
1.1674 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.0232 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0832 PLN

2016 QAR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.1674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 1.0232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1442 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1126 to the December average rate of 1.1555, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1674 was up 5.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1089, 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 5,837 PLN
2015 Average 5,178 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 5,116 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 720.94 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1667
1.0331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to PLN 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 1.0746, compared to 1.0918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0746
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0859 PLN (High: 1.1532 / Low: 1.0673). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0252 PLN (High: 1.0741 / Low: 1.0489).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0859
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0252

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0360 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.1555) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0818), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0738 (+6.82%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.1555
2015 Avg (December) 1.0818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1351 1.0785 1.1126
February 1.1122 1.0728 1.0870
March 1.0949 1.0256 1.0577
April 1.0732 1.0232 1.0442
May 1.0895 1.0450 1.0716
June 1.1096 1.0440 1.0743
July 1.1000 1.0708 1.0906
August 1.0730 1.0397 1.0545
September 1.0741 1.0489 1.0590
October 1.0922 1.0500 1.0722
November 1.1532 1.0673 1.1189
December 1.1674 1.1341 1.1555