YEARLY HIGH
1.0673 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.9862 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0011 QAR

2017 AED to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AED to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 1.0673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.9862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0811 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9913 to the December average rate of 0.9988, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0673 was up 7.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9921, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,337 QAR
2016 Average 4,957 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,931 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 405.34 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0409
0.9868
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 0.9930, compared to 1.0093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9930
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0768 QAR (High: 1.0673 / Low: 0.9905). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 QAR (High: 0.9914 / Low: 0.9912).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0768
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0376 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.0364) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9913), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0451 (+4.55%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.0364
2016 Avg (November) 0.9913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9914 0.9912 0.9913
February 0.9915 0.9909 0.9914
March 0.9916 0.9910 0.9914
April 0.9915 0.9911 0.9913
May 0.9915 0.9888 0.9913
June 1.0328 0.9914 1.0010
July 1.0165 0.9878 0.9984
August 1.0047 0.9862 0.9962
September 1.0128 0.9945 1.0080
October 1.0359 0.9912 1.0182
November 1.0673 0.9905 1.0364
December 1.0100 0.9894 0.9988