YEARLY HIGH
1.3512 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.3441 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3481 QAR

2016 XCD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 1.3512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1.3441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3482 to the December average rate of 1.3479, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3512 was down 0.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3535, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,756 QAR
2015 Average 6,740 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 6,721 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.47 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3493
1.3466
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.3476, compared to 1.3485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3476
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0071 QAR (High: 1.3512 / Low: 1.3441). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 QAR (High: 1.3493 / Low: 1.3481).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.3479) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3480), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.00%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.3479
2015 Avg (December) 1.3480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3490 1.3478 1.3482
February 1.3488 1.3476 1.3482
March 1.3489 1.3476 1.3482
April 1.3481 1.3466 1.3472
May 1.3480 1.3464 1.3469
June 1.3482 1.3459 1.3468
July 1.3494 1.3468 1.3478
August 1.3492 1.3467 1.3489
September 1.3493 1.3481 1.3491
October 1.3493 1.3463 1.3487
November 1.3501 1.3470 1.3487
December 1.3512 1.3441 1.3479