2016 SGD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7204 QAR

YEARLY LOW

2.5102 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6382 QAR

2016 SGD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 2.7204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 2.5102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2102 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5436 to the December average rate of 2.5348, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.7204 was down 1.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.7575, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,602 QAR

2015 Average 13,250 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 12,551 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,050.78 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.7176

2.5182

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 2.6388, compared to 2.6376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6388

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1016 QAR (High: 2.6992 / Low: 2.5976). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0374 QAR (High: 2.7150 / Low: 2.6776).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1016

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0374

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0529 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0529

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 2.6890) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.7062), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0172 (-0.64%).

2016 Avg (June) 2.6890

2015 Avg (June) 2.7062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5784	2.5247	2.5436
February	2.6194	2.5493	2.5921
March	2.6992	2.5976	2.6547
April	2.7155	2.6779	2.6961
May	2.7136	2.6354	2.6572
June	2.7204	2.6433	2.6890
July	2.7150	2.6776	2.6982
August	2.7174	2.6713	2.7010
September	2.7007	2.6625	2.6783
October	2.6717	2.6121	2.6330
November	2.6319	2.5421	2.5801
December	2.5697	2.5102	2.5348