2016 QAR to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2054 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.1929 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1976 XDR

2016 QAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.2054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.1929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1987 to the December average rate of 0.2039, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2054 was up 2.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2006, 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 1,027 XDR

2015 Average 981 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 965 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.21 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2049

0.1938

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to XDR 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 0.1962, compared to 0.1990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1962

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0051 XDR (High: 0.2032 / Low: 0.1981). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 XDR (High: 0.1993 / Low: 0.1981).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2039) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1980), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+2.97%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2039

2015 Avg (December) 0.1980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1993	0.1981	0.1987
February	0.1992	0.1951	0.1969
March	0.1988	0.1950	0.1967
April	0.1956	0.1936	0.1950
May	0.1959	0.1929	0.1948
June	0.1973	0.1930	0.1951
July	0.1983	0.1965	0.1974
August	0.1974	0.1955	0.1965
September	0.1969	0.1955	0.1963
October	0.2002	0.1965	0.1989
November	0.2032	0.1981	0.2010
December	0.2054	0.2018	0.2039