YEARLY HIGH
0.9345 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.8350 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8977 QAR

2016 RON to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.9345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.8350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0995 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8731 to the December average rate of 0.8495, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9345 was down 4.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9786, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,673 QAR
2015 Average 4,547 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,175 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 497.73 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9306
0.8421
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to QAR 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 0.9043, compared to 0.8911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8911

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0486 QAR (High: 0.9014 / Low: 0.8528). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 QAR (High: 0.9224 / Low: 0.9126).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0486
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0230 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.9142) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9147), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.05%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.9142
2015 Avg (May) 0.9147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8794 0.8666 0.8731
February 0.9192 0.8742 0.9021
March 0.9259 0.8863 0.9079
April 0.9299 0.9135 0.9232
May 0.9345 0.8974 0.9142
June 0.9197 0.8883 0.9050
July 0.9118 0.8918 0.8988
August 0.9247 0.9059 0.9150
September 0.9224 0.9126 0.9175
October 0.9210 0.8790 0.8945
November 0.9014 0.8528 0.8716
December 0.8707 0.8350 0.8495