YEARLY HIGH
0.0236 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0218 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0222 QAR

2017 AOA to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AOA to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.0236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.0218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0219 to the December average rate of 0.0221, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0236 was down 12.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 118 QAR
2016 Average 112 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 109 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.96 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0230
0.0218
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.0220, compared to 0.0223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0220
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0017 QAR (High: 0.0236 / Low: 0.0219). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 QAR (High: 0.0219 / Low: 0.0219).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0229) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0220), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+4.34%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0229
2016 Avg (November) 0.0220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0219 0.0219 0.0219
February 0.0220 0.0219 0.0219
March 0.0220 0.0219 0.0219
April 0.0220 0.0219 0.0219
May 0.0220 0.0219 0.0219
June 0.0229 0.0219 0.0222
July 0.0225 0.0219 0.0221
August 0.0222 0.0218 0.0221
September 0.0224 0.0220 0.0223
October 0.0229 0.0219 0.0225
November 0.0236 0.0219 0.0229
December 0.0224 0.0219 0.0221