YEARLY HIGH
2.9865 QAR
YEARLY LOW
2.6199 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8202 QAR

2017 AUD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 2.9865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.6199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3666 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7152 to the December average rate of 2.8069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.9865 was up 5.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,933 QAR
2016 Average 13,542 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 13,100 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,833.21 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.9753
2.6817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2.7519, compared to 2.8886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.2205 QAR (High: 2.9733 / Low: 2.7529). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0502 QAR (High: 2.8115 / Low: 2.7613).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2205
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0502

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0948 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 2.9134) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.7731), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1403 (+5.06%).

2017 Avg (October) 2.9134
2016 Avg (October) 2.7731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7644 2.6199 2.7152
February 2.8115 2.7613 2.7916
March 2.8143 2.7334 2.7755
April 2.7781 2.7199 2.7454
May 2.7466 2.6733 2.7062
June 2.8771 2.6874 2.7774
July 2.9292 2.7597 2.8620
August 2.9326 2.8496 2.8964
September 2.9843 2.9096 2.9508
October 2.9865 2.7904 2.9134
November 2.9733 2.7529 2.9018
December 2.8433 2.7508 2.8069