2016 QAR to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.5740 RUB

YEARLY LOW

16.6098 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.4042 RUB

2016 QAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 22.5740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 16.6098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9643 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.0220 to the December average rate of 17.0378, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 22.5740 was up 12.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.1306, 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 112,870 RUB

2015 Average 84,084 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 83,049 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,821.40 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

21.6182

16.6214

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QAR to RUB 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 19.2799, compared to 17.5286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.2799

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.5286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.5344 RUB (High: 22.5740 / Low: 20.0396). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3216 RUB (High: 17.3533 / Low: 17.0317).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.5344

October Spread (Stable) ±0.3216

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.0121 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 21.0220) against the same month in 2015 (average: 17.6012), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4209 (+19.44%).

2016 Avg (January) 21.0220

2015 Avg (January) 17.6012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.5740	20.0396	21.0220
February	21.8819	20.6950	21.2018
March	20.2591	18.4481	19.1897
April	18.8189	17.8105	18.2873
May	18.4015	17.8219	18.1069
June	18.3762	17.4884	17.8715
July	18.2783	17.2733	17.6732
August	18.3492	17.5090	17.8187
September	18.0684	17.2763	17.7122
October	17.3533	17.0317	17.1977
November	18.1053	17.3859	17.7320
December	17.5997	16.6098	17.0378