YEARLY HIGH
1551.9100 SLL
YEARLY LOW
1078.9221 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1323.5308 SLL

2016 QAR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 1551.9100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 1078.9221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 472.9879 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1139.2421 to the December average rate of 1518.8477, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1551.9100 was up 25.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 1236.2573, 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 7,759,550 SLL
2015 Average 5,694,060 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 5,394,611 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,364,939.50 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1593.0603
1037.7869
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SLL 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 1115.7273, compared to 1531.3344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 415.6070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1115.7273
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1531.3344

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 353.9739 SLL (High: 1435.0386 / Low: 1081.0647). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.6076 SLL (High: 1086.5297 / Low: 1078.9221).

June Spread (Volatile) ±353.9739
May Spread (Stable) ±7.6076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 21.5344 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.5344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 1546.7875) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1028.4840), the exchange rate shifted by +518.3035 (+50.39%).

2016 Avg (September) 1546.7875
2015 Avg (September) 1028.4840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1153.1248 1131.5807 1139.2421
February 1134.4123 1119.3733 1124.8957
March 1118.8459 1096.7981 1110.9212
April 1097.2243 1082.8340 1089.3867
May 1086.5297 1078.9221 1084.0597
June 1435.0386 1081.0647 1145.8586
July 1524.2592 1508.1825 1515.6423
August 1545.2388 1507.7116 1526.6132
September 1551.9100 1527.6672 1546.7875
October 1551.4357 1536.1941 1543.7190
November 1543.3747 1529.4664 1536.3964
December 1529.0692 1508.0988 1518.8477