2016 QAR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2584 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.1322 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1734 SBD

2016 QAR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 2.2584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 2.1322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1262 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2361 to the December average rate of 2.1671, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2584 was up 0.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2476, 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 11,292 SBD

2015 Average 10,793 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 10,661 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 631.04 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2455

2.1326

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SBD 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 2.1867, compared to 2.1602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1867

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0718 SBD (High: 2.2328 / Low: 2.1610). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 SBD (High: 2.1432 / Low: 2.1328).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0718

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0421 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.2361) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0895), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1465 (+7.01%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.2361

2015 Avg (January) 2.0895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2584	2.2185	2.2361
February	2.2383	2.2198	2.2311
March	2.2328	2.1610	2.1890
April	2.1988	2.1414	2.1780
May	2.1432	2.1328	2.1420
June	2.1795	2.1400	2.1439
July	2.1789	2.1530	2.1670
August	2.1614	2.1357	2.1491
September	2.1701	2.1363	2.1526
October	2.1661	2.1407	2.1535
November	2.1966	2.1490	2.1720
December	2.1954	2.1322	2.1671