YEARLY HIGH
0.7440 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.7401 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7418 XCD

2016 QAR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.7440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.7401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7417 to the December average rate of 0.7419, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7440 was up 0.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7428, 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 3,720 XCD
2015 Average 3,709 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 3,700 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.53 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7426
0.7411
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to XCD 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 0.7421, compared to 0.7415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0039 XCD (High: 0.7440 / Low: 0.7401). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 XCD (High: 0.7418 / Low: 0.7411).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.7419) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7419), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.00%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.7419
2015 Avg (December) 0.7419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7420 0.7413 0.7417
February 0.7421 0.7414 0.7417
March 0.7421 0.7413 0.7417
April 0.7426 0.7418 0.7423
May 0.7427 0.7419 0.7424
June 0.7430 0.7417 0.7425
July 0.7425 0.7411 0.7420
August 0.7425 0.7412 0.7413
September 0.7418 0.7411 0.7412
October 0.7428 0.7411 0.7415
November 0.7424 0.7407 0.7414
December 0.7440 0.7401 0.7419