YEARLY HIGH
8.8987 UYU
YEARLY LOW
7.6994 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2772 UYU

2016 QAR to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 8.8987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 7.6994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1993 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4177 to the December average rate of 7.9022, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.8987 was up 8.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.2121, 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 44,494 UYU
2015 Average 37,460 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 38,497 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,996.38 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.9441
7.6227
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to UYU 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 8.6160, compared to 7.9385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6775 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.3804 UYU (High: 8.1940 / Low: 7.8136). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1216 UYU (High: 7.8210 / Low: 7.6994).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3804
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3602 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3602

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 8.8340) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.9213), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9127 (+27.63%).

2016 Avg (March) 8.8340
2015 Avg (March) 6.9213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5495 8.2121 8.4177
February 8.8429 8.5090 8.6797
March 8.8987 8.7576 8.8340
April 8.7621 8.5203 8.6622
May 8.7202 8.5262 8.6455
June 8.5424 8.4037 8.4570
July 8.4440 8.1585 8.3128
August 8.1940 7.8136 7.9527
September 8.0374 7.8030 7.9141
October 7.8210 7.6994 7.7328
November 7.9907 7.7097 7.8163
December 8.0536 7.7948 7.9022