YEARLY HIGH
9.2623 TWD
YEARLY LOW
8.5571 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8590 TWD

2016 QAR to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 9.2623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 8.5571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7052 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1805 to the December average rate of 8.7907, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.2623 was up 1.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.1156, 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 46,312 TWD
2015 Average 43,644 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 42,785 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,526.18 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.2335
8.5981
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to TWD 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 8.9986, compared to 8.7194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2791 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.2359 TWD (High: 9.1005 / Low: 8.8647). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0551 TWD (High: 8.9077 / Low: 8.8526).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2359
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0551

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1691 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1691

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 9.1805) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.6963), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4842 (+5.57%).

2016 Avg (January) 9.1805
2015 Avg (January) 8.6963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2623 9.0350 9.1805
February 9.1938 9.0691 9.1352
March 9.1005 8.8647 8.9661
April 8.9077 8.8526 8.8840
May 8.9922 8.8586 8.9404
June 8.9560 8.8036 8.8851
July 8.8923 8.7451 8.8131
August 8.7348 8.5571 8.6691
September 8.7235 8.5851 8.6510
October 8.7244 8.5965 8.6694
November 8.7969 8.6355 8.7233
December 8.9049 8.7215 8.7907