YEARLY HIGH
0.0570 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0522 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0541 QAR

2017 AFN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.0570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0546 to the December average rate of 0.0530, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0570 was up 2.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0555, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 285 QAR
2016 Average 269 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 261 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.11 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0557
0.0527
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0542, compared to 0.0541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0041 QAR (High: 0.0570 / Low: 0.0529). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 QAR (High: 0.0548 / Low: 0.0544).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0555) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0549), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+1.01%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0555
2016 Avg (November) 0.0549

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0551 0.0543 0.0546
February 0.0548 0.0544 0.0545
March 0.0549 0.0544 0.0546
April 0.0547 0.0537 0.0540
May 0.0541 0.0532 0.0536
June 0.0558 0.0533 0.0540
July 0.0550 0.0532 0.0537
August 0.0542 0.0528 0.0535
September 0.0543 0.0532 0.0540
October 0.0558 0.0533 0.0548
November 0.0570 0.0529 0.0555
December 0.0539 0.0522 0.0530