YEARLY HIGH
0.9159 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4686 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6324 QAR

2016 SRD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SRD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.9159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 0.4686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4473 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9121 to the December average rate of 0.4945, the exchange rate registered a net change of -45.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9159 was down 17.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,579 QAR
2015 Average 5,470 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,343 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,236.46 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9553
0.4432
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.7628, compared to 0.5021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5021

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0911 QAR (High: 0.6544 / Low: 0.5632). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 QAR (High: 0.9126 / Low: 0.9118).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0911
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2272 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.9126) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1078), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1952 (-17.62%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.9126
2015 Avg (March) 1.1078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9126 0.9118 0.9121
February 0.9135 0.9117 0.9122
March 0.9159 0.9119 0.9126
April 0.7176 0.6374 0.6854
May 0.6544 0.5632 0.6267
June 0.5669 0.5175 0.5276
July 0.5174 0.5130 0.5157
August 0.5163 0.4945 0.5067
September 0.5070 0.4686 0.4859
October 0.5325 0.4759 0.5049
November 0.5242 0.4979 0.5051
December 0.4987 0.4909 0.4945