YEARLY HIGH
3.2133 BWP
YEARLY LOW
2.8298 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9917 BWP

2016 QAR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 3.2133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 2.8298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3835 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1632 to the December average rate of 2.9494, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.2133 was up 3.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.1063, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,067 BWP
2015 Average 13,914 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 14,149 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,917.57 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.1913
2.8539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BWP 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 3.0544, compared to 2.9290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1761 BWP (High: 3.0873 / Low: 2.9113). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0850 BWP (High: 3.0018 / Low: 2.9168).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1761
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0850

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0945 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 3.1632) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.6326), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5306 (+20.16%).

2016 Avg (January) 3.1632
2015 Avg (January) 2.6326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2133 3.0946 3.1632
February 3.1437 3.0391 3.0970
March 3.1251 2.9825 3.0608
April 3.0299 2.9111 2.9664
May 3.0873 2.9113 3.0215
June 3.0792 2.9423 3.0176
July 3.0018 2.9168 2.9610
August 2.9616 2.8298 2.8820
September 2.9863 2.8582 2.9200
October 2.9657 2.8701 2.9203
November 3.0099 2.8614 2.9416
December 2.9898 2.8995 2.9494