YEARLY HIGH
1634.6883 PYG
YEARLY LOW
1513.7857 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1558.7418 PYG

2016 QAR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 1634.6883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 1513.7857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 120.9027 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1618.6481 to the December average rate of 1590.3205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1634.6883 was up 1.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 1608.4404, 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 8,173,442 PYG
2015 Average 7,147,509 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 7,568,928 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 604,513.26 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1628.5158
1510.1042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to PYG 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 1567.8495, compared to 1549.6341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.2154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1567.8495
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1549.6341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 59.8668 PYG (High: 1627.4838 / Low: 1567.6170). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.4139 PYG (High: 1528.1996 / Low: 1513.7857).

February Spread (Volatile) ±59.8668
August Spread (Stable) ±14.4139

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 32.3381 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -32.3381

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1618.6481) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1302.7967), the exchange rate shifted by +315.8515 (+24.24%).

2016 Avg (January) 1618.6481
2015 Avg (January) 1302.7967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1634.6883 1589.7140 1618.6481
February 1627.4838 1567.6170 1592.5747
March 1573.0345 1550.2164 1564.6079
April 1552.2506 1516.4295 1532.2698
May 1562.3328 1527.7142 1544.8007
June 1562.7210 1544.8724 1554.1957
July 1549.2525 1524.5907 1536.1753
August 1528.1996 1513.7857 1519.9718
September 1532.0646 1517.0224 1525.4443
October 1568.7238 1516.6368 1541.9270
November 1601.4023 1566.6372 1583.9658
December 1607.9754 1573.5155 1590.3205