YEARLY HIGH
1.8221 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.8100 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8204 QAR

2016 BBD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 1.8221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.8100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8208 to the December average rate of 1.8182, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8221 was down 0.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8279, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,111 QAR
2015 Average 9,103 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 9,050 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.71 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8210
1.8180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.8206, compared to 1.8202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0110 QAR (High: 1.8210 / Low: 1.8100). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 QAR (High: 1.8209 / Low: 1.8206).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1.8203) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8207), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.03%).

2016 Avg (June) 1.8203
2015 Avg (June) 1.8207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8218 1.8202 1.8208
February 1.8216 1.8199 1.8207
March 1.8217 1.8199 1.8208
April 1.8209 1.8200 1.8206
May 1.8208 1.8197 1.8203
June 1.8221 1.8190 1.8203
July 1.8210 1.8201 1.8207
August 1.8208 1.8201 1.8205
September 1.8208 1.8203 1.8206
October 1.8209 1.8206 1.8207
November 1.8220 1.8204 1.8206
December 1.8210 1.8100 1.8182