YEARLY HIGH
3.9397 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.4697 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6445 SCR

2016 QAR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 3.9397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 3.4697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4700 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5922 to the December average rate of 3.6767, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.9397 was up 1.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.8950, 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 19,698 SCR
2015 Average 18,277 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 17,349 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,349.78 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.7014
3.5823
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SCR 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 3.6445, compared to 3.6445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.4167 SCR (High: 3.9397 / Low: 3.5230). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0733 SCR (High: 3.6728 / Low: 3.5996).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4167
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0733

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0640 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0640

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 3.6783) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.8501), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1718 (-4.46%).

2016 Avg (February) 3.6783
2015 Avg (February) 3.8501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7608 3.5249 3.5922
February 3.9397 3.5230 3.6783
March 3.7273 3.5587 3.6492
April 3.8723 3.5093 3.6915
May 3.7968 3.5818 3.6599
June 3.6778 3.4697 3.5960
July 3.6983 3.5007 3.6138
August 3.6984 3.5880 3.6352
September 3.6728 3.5996 3.6390
October 3.6800 3.5802 3.6378
November 3.7097 3.6105 3.6643
December 3.7225 3.6188 3.6767