2016 SAR to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9736 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9663 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9708 QAR

2016 SAR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.9736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 0.9663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9705 to the December average rate of 0.9707, 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 0.9736 was down 0.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9749, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,868 QAR

2015 Average 4,853 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,832 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.45 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9711

0.9704

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.9708, compared to 0.9708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9708

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0046 QAR (High: 0.9710 / Low: 0.9663). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 QAR (High: 0.9710 / Low: 0.9707).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.9710) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9705), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.05%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.9710

2015 Avg (February) 0.9705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9713	0.9688	0.9705
February	0.9736	0.9708	0.9710
March	0.9713	0.9706	0.9710
April	0.9712	0.9705	0.9709
May	0.9709	0.9702	0.9707
June	0.9710	0.9702	0.9707
July	0.9712	0.9705	0.9709
August	0.9710	0.9707	0.9709
September	0.9712	0.9698	0.9708
October	0.9710	0.9706	0.9708
November	0.9710	0.9663	0.9706
December	0.9710	0.9679	0.9707