2016 SZL to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2732 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2162 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2484 QAR

2016 SZL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.2732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.2162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0570 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2239 to the December average rate of 0.2624, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2732 was down 15.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,366 QAR

2015 Average 1,435 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,081 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 284.77 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2691

0.2198

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.2367, compared to 0.2602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2367

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0259 QAR (High: 0.2565 / Low: 0.2306). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 QAR (High: 0.2695 / Low: 0.2570).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0259

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.2605) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2573), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+1.26%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.2605

2015 Avg (November) 0.2573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2352	0.2162	0.2239
February	0.2388	0.2253	0.2305
March	0.2459	0.2302	0.2370
April	0.2561	0.2390	0.2492
May	0.2565	0.2306	0.2381
June	0.2524	0.2328	0.2415
July	0.2609	0.2466	0.2529
August	0.2729	0.2521	0.2650
September	0.2689	0.2492	0.2588
October	0.2684	0.2549	0.2614
November	0.2732	0.2512	0.2605
December	0.2695	0.2570	0.2624