YEARLY HIGH
0.5361 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4802 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5002 QAR

2017 GTQ to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.5361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.4802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0559 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4844 to the December average rate of 0.4990, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5361 was up 9.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4884, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,681 QAR
2016 Average 2,395 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,401 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 279.44 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5222
0.4809
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.4940, compared to 0.5065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0409 QAR (High: 0.5361 / Low: 0.4952). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 QAR (High: 0.4985 / Low: 0.4939).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0409
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.5187) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4849), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0338 (+6.97%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.5187
2016 Avg (November) 0.4849

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4891 0.4802 0.4844
February 0.4952 0.4857 0.4911
March 0.4989 0.4927 0.4951
April 0.4985 0.4939 0.4957
May 0.4990 0.4941 0.4966
June 0.5171 0.4945 0.5010
July 0.5099 0.4960 0.5023
August 0.5091 0.4982 0.5034
September 0.5101 0.4994 0.5068
October 0.5185 0.4951 0.5088
November 0.5361 0.4952 0.5187
December 0.5046 0.4931 0.4990