YEARLY HIGH
3.9572 QAR
YEARLY LOW
3.5483 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7367 QAR

2017 CHF to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CHF to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 3.9572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 3.5483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4090 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6127 to the December average rate of 3.7191, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.9572 was up 3.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.8195, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,786 QAR
2016 Average 18,486 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 17,741 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,044.76 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.8729
3.5890
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 3.6686, compared to 3.8048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.2676 QAR (High: 3.9572 / Low: 3.6896). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0603 QAR (High: 3.6671 / Low: 3.6068).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2676
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0603

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 0.1209 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 3.8400) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.6558), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1843 (+5.04%).

2017 Avg (November) 3.8400
2016 Avg (November) 3.6558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6814 3.5483 3.6127
February 3.6729 3.6019 3.6349
March 3.6936 3.5897 3.6339
April 3.6671 3.6068 3.6377
May 3.7610 3.6081 3.6945
June 3.9303 3.7487 3.7980
July 3.8955 3.7457 3.8199
August 3.8638 3.7436 3.7924
September 3.9220 3.8034 3.8493
October 3.8912 3.6493 3.8081
November 3.9572 3.6896 3.8400
December 3.8006 3.6735 3.7191