YEARLY HIGH
0.0341 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0306 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0328 QAR

2016 RSD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RSD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.0341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0323 to the December average rate of 0.0311, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0341 was down 5.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 171 QAR
2015 Average 167 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 153 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.67 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0339
0.0309
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.0331, compared to 0.0324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0018 QAR (High: 0.0330 / Low: 0.0312). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 QAR (High: 0.0333 / Low: 0.0330).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0335) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0337), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.68%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0335
2015 Avg (May) 0.0337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0326 0.0320 0.0323
February 0.0335 0.0322 0.0329
March 0.0337 0.0320 0.0329
April 0.0340 0.0333 0.0336
May 0.0341 0.0328 0.0335
June 0.0336 0.0324 0.0332
July 0.0330 0.0324 0.0327
August 0.0335 0.0328 0.0331
September 0.0333 0.0330 0.0331
October 0.0333 0.0322 0.0327
November 0.0330 0.0312 0.0319
December 0.0318 0.0306 0.0311