YEARLY HIGH
0.2813 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2273 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2472 QAR

2016 ARS to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.2273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0540 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2686 to the December average rate of 0.2299, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2813 was down 34.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4274, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,407 QAR
2015 Average 1,978 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,137 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 270.22 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2725
0.2260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.2547, compared to 0.2397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2547
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0280 QAR (High: 0.2587 / Low: 0.2307). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 QAR (High: 0.2410 / Low: 0.2374).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0280
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0222 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2686) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4236), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1549 (-36.58%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2686
2015 Avg (January) 0.4236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2813 0.2613 0.2686
February 0.2587 0.2307 0.2465
March 0.2520 0.2312 0.2445
April 0.2594 0.2462 0.2530
May 0.2617 0.2550 0.2578
June 0.2647 0.2392 0.2577
July 0.2497 0.2419 0.2445
August 0.2484 0.2419 0.2454
September 0.2440 0.2373 0.2412
October 0.2410 0.2374 0.2399
November 0.2430 0.2308 0.2375
December 0.2352 0.2273 0.2299