2016 QAR to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

171.0315 SOS

YEARLY LOW

152.2274 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

163.0098 SOS

2016 QAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 171.0315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 152.2274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.8041 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 169.9650 to the December average rate of 157.3464, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 171.0315 was down 14.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 199.1944, 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 855,157 SOS

2015 Average 925,814 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 761,137 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,020.49 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

171.2269

156.0846

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SOS 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 166.8858, compared to 159.1338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.7520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 166.8858

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.1338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 7.6265 SOS (High: 159.8539 / Low: 152.2274). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5541 SOS (High: 168.8743 / Low: 167.3202).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.6265

March Spread (Stable) ±1.5541

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.4443 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4443

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 169.9650) against the same month in 2015 (average: 196.5010), the exchange rate shifted by -26.5360 (-13.50%).

2016 Avg (January) 169.9650

2015 Avg (January) 196.5010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	171.0315	168.1992	169.9650
February	169.4888	167.4397	168.2893
March	168.8743	167.3202	168.1192
April	169.0391	165.6437	167.5219
May	168.5096	162.4525	165.9319
June	164.8435	158.7500	161.4876
July	161.7963	157.3838	159.9212
August	161.4750	158.6365	159.9471
September	161.1022	159.5464	160.2268
October	161.3807	157.4056	159.6535
November	159.8539	152.2274	157.7075
December	159.6805	152.9559	157.3464