YEARLY HIGH
0.0351 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0316 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0338 QAR

2016 XPF to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XPF to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.0351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0332 to the December average rate of 0.0321, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0351 was down 4.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0369, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 175 QAR
2015 Average 169 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 158 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.10 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0348
0.0319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0340, compared to 0.0335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0017 QAR (High: 0.0340 / Low: 0.0323). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 QAR (High: 0.0344 / Low: 0.0341).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0345) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0340), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.27%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0345
2015 Avg (May) 0.0340

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0334 0.0328 0.0332
February 0.0345 0.0332 0.0339
March 0.0346 0.0331 0.0340
April 0.0348 0.0342 0.0346
May 0.0351 0.0338 0.0345
June 0.0347 0.0337 0.0343
July 0.0341 0.0336 0.0338
August 0.0346 0.0339 0.0342
September 0.0344 0.0341 0.0342
October 0.0343 0.0332 0.0337
November 0.0340 0.0323 0.0330
December 0.0328 0.0316 0.0321