YEARLY HIGH
2.5744 SEK
YEARLY LOW
2.1911 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3510 SEK

2016 QAR to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 2.5744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 2.1911.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3833 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3451 to the December average rate of 2.5302, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5744 was up 6.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4223, 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 12,872 SEK
2015 Average 11,584 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 10,956 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,916.39 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5600
2.2018
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QAR to SEK 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 2.2890, compared to 2.4130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2890
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.1310 SEK (High: 2.4844 / Low: 2.3534). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0337 SEK (High: 2.2416 / Low: 2.2079).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1310
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0337

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 0.0596 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.5302) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3322), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1980 (+8.49%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.5302
2015 Avg (December) 2.3322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3586 2.3152 2.3451
February 2.3522 2.3032 2.3266
March 2.3643 2.2336 2.2913
April 2.2416 2.2079 2.2317
May 2.2934 2.1911 2.2594
June 2.3456 2.2289 2.2796
July 2.3770 2.3146 2.3514
August 2.3581 2.2980 2.3268
September 2.3593 2.3183 2.3444
October 2.4844 2.3534 2.4177
November 2.5475 2.4545 2.5075
December 2.5744 2.4914 2.5302