YEARLY HIGH
0.5913 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5231 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5444 QAR

2017 CNY to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.5913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.5231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0682 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5279 to the December average rate of 0.5565, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5913 was up 4.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5642, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,784 QAR
2016 Average 13,710 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 13,077 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,706.08 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5795
0.5232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.5306, compared to 0.5583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0408 QAR (High: 0.5913 / Low: 0.5505). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 QAR (High: 0.5313 / Low: 0.5276).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0408
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.5748) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5322), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0426 (+8.01%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.5748
2016 Avg (November) 0.5322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5324 0.5231 0.5279
February 0.5313 0.5276 0.5297
March 0.5313 0.5266 0.5282
April 0.5361 0.5268 0.5286
May 0.5346 0.5271 0.5289
June 0.5546 0.5346 0.5400
July 0.5509 0.5350 0.5417
August 0.5599 0.5420 0.5486
September 0.5714 0.5562 0.5637
October 0.5745 0.5478 0.5642
November 0.5913 0.5505 0.5748
December 0.5609 0.5508 0.5565