YEARLY HIGH
0.0170 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0145 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0152 QAR

2016 YER to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the YER to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0169 to the December average rate of 0.0146, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0170 was down 0.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0170, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 85 QAR
2015 Average 85 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 73 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.15 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0172
0.0143
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0159, compared to 0.0146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0024 QAR (High: 0.0169 / Low: 0.0145). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 QAR (High: 0.0146 / Low: 0.0146).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0169) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0169), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.02%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0169
2015 Avg (January) 0.0169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0170 0.0169 0.0169
February 0.0170 0.0169 0.0169
March 0.0170 0.0169 0.0169
April 0.0169 0.0145 0.0152
May 0.0146 0.0146 0.0146
June 0.0146 0.0146 0.0146
July 0.0146 0.0146 0.0146
August 0.0146 0.0146 0.0146
September 0.0146 0.0146 0.0146
October 0.0146 0.0146 0.0146
November 0.0146 0.0146 0.0146
December 0.0146 0.0145 0.0146