2017 GMD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0853 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0764 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0803 QAR

2017 GMD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0836 to the December average rate of 0.0772, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0853 was down 8.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0930, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 426 QAR

2016 Average 434 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 382 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.59 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0843

0.0765

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0812, compared to 0.0795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0812

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0795

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0061 QAR (High: 0.0827 / Low: 0.0767). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 QAR (High: 0.0809 / Low: 0.0802).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0836) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0922), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0086 (-9.29%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0836

2016 Avg (January) 0.0922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0853	0.0825	0.0836
February	0.0834	0.0815	0.0824
March	0.0818	0.0805	0.0814
April	0.0809	0.0802	0.0805
May	0.0800	0.0787	0.0790
June	0.0824	0.0789	0.0800
July	0.0811	0.0789	0.0797
August	0.0805	0.0789	0.0797
September	0.0810	0.0792	0.0804
October	0.0810	0.0768	0.0795
November	0.0827	0.0767	0.0803
December	0.0783	0.0764	0.0772