YEARLY HIGH
2.1938 QAR
YEARLY LOW
2.0155 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0482 QAR

2017 AWG to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 2.1938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 21, dropping to 2.0155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1784 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0243 to the December average rate of 2.0513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1938 was up 7.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0351, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,969 QAR
2016 Average 10,153 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 10,077 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 891.78 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1410
2.0114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 2.0268, compared to 2.0697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1577 QAR (High: 2.1938 / Low: 2.0361). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 QAR (High: 2.0231 / Low: 2.0215).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1577
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0789 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0789

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2.1302) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0304), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0997 (+4.91%).

2017 Avg (November) 2.1302
2016 Avg (November) 2.0304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0349 2.0223 2.0243
February 2.0231 2.0210 2.0224
March 2.0231 2.0215 2.0228
April 2.0231 2.0198 2.0225
May 2.0233 2.0155 2.0222
June 2.1135 2.0227 2.0465
July 2.0795 2.0211 2.0430
August 2.0557 2.0257 2.0424
September 2.0740 2.0334 2.0623
October 2.1251 2.0337 2.0889
November 2.1938 2.0361 2.1302
December 2.0763 2.0293 2.0513