2016 SDG to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6012 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.5567 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5910 QAR

2016 SDG to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 0.6012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.5567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0445 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5953 to the December average rate of 0.5608, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6012 was down 6.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6397, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,006 QAR

2015 Average 3,029 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,784 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 222.26 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6028

0.5569

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.5972, compared to 0.5848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5972

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0365 QAR (High: 0.6011 / Low: 0.5646). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 QAR (High: 0.5986 / Low: 0.5969).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0365

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0250 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.5988) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6093), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0104 (-1.71%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.5988

2015 Avg (July) 0.6093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5974	0.5902	0.5953
February	0.5988	0.5945	0.5970
March	0.5989	0.5962	0.5975
April	0.5980	0.5960	0.5970
May	0.5986	0.5969	0.5978
June	0.6003	0.5975	0.5984
July	0.6012	0.5956	0.5988
August	0.6001	0.5966	0.5990
September	0.6000	0.5948	0.5982
October	0.6011	0.5646	0.5885
November	0.5734	0.5595	0.5635
December	0.5625	0.5567	0.5608