YEARLY HIGH
0.1644 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1323 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1541 QAR

2017 ETB to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 0.1644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.1323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0321 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1614 to the December average rate of 0.1341, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1644 was down 4.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1719, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 822 QAR
2016 Average 834 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 662 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 160.47 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1641
0.1314
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1598, compared to 0.1485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1598
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0258 QAR (High: 0.1590 / Low: 0.1332). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 QAR (High: 0.1604 / Low: 0.1582).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0258
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.1592) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1669), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0077 (-4.64%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.1592
2016 Avg (June) 0.1669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1634 0.1601 0.1614
February 0.1625 0.1593 0.1606
March 0.1617 0.1587 0.1602
April 0.1604 0.1582 0.1593
May 0.1593 0.1571 0.1583
June 0.1644 0.1570 0.1592
July 0.1610 0.1559 0.1579
August 0.1587 0.1550 0.1568
September 0.1586 0.1551 0.1575
October 0.1590 0.1332 0.1451
November 0.1433 0.1330 0.1394
December 0.1366 0.1323 0.1341