2016 QAR to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7961 SDG

YEARLY LOW

1.6633 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6931 SDG

2016 QAR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 1.7961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 1.6633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1328 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6799 to the December average rate of 1.7833, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7961 was up 3.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7404, 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 8,981 SDG

2015 Average 8,257 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 8,317 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 664.01 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7947

1.6581

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SDG 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 1.6746, compared to 1.7116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6746

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.1075 SDG (High: 1.7713 / Low: 1.6637). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 SDG (High: 1.6752 / Low: 1.6707).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1075

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.7833) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6894), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0939 (+5.56%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.7833

2015 Avg (December) 1.6894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6945	1.6740	1.6799
February	1.6822	1.6700	1.6749
March	1.6773	1.6698	1.6738
April	1.6780	1.6723	1.6750
May	1.6752	1.6707	1.6729
June	1.6736	1.6660	1.6712
July	1.6789	1.6633	1.6700
August	1.6761	1.6665	1.6695
September	1.6812	1.6668	1.6717
October	1.7713	1.6637	1.7001
November	1.7872	1.7441	1.7749
December	1.7961	1.7777	1.7833