YEARLY HIGH
2.1340 SRD
YEARLY LOW
1.0918 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6840 SRD

2016 QAR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 2.1340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 1.0918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0422 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0964 to the December average rate of 2.0224, the exchange rate registered a net change of 84.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1340 was up 94.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0967, 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 10,670 SRD
2015 Average 4,580 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 5,459 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,210.87 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1557
0.9994
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SRD 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 1.3748, compared to 1.9932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2473 SRD (High: 1.7755 / Low: 1.5282). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SRD (High: 1.0967 / Low: 1.0957).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2473
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0750 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0750

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 2.0593) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9019), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1574 (+128.33%).

2016 Avg (September) 2.0593
2015 Avg (September) 0.9019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0967 1.0957 1.0964
February 1.0969 1.0947 1.0963
March 1.0966 1.0918 1.0957
April 1.5689 1.3935 1.4634
May 1.7755 1.5282 1.6011
June 1.9324 1.7640 1.8961
July 1.9492 1.9326 1.9392
August 2.0222 1.9367 1.9737
September 2.1340 1.9724 2.0593
October 2.1012 1.8780 1.9843
November 2.0085 1.9076 1.9802
December 2.0369 2.0051 2.0224