YEARLY HIGH
0.5018 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4630 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4719 QAR

2017 HKD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.5018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.4630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0388 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4694 to the December average rate of 0.4696, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5018 was up 6.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4701, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,546 QAR
2016 Average 11,727 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 11,575 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 970.45 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4897
0.4656
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 0.4692, compared to 0.4746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0359 QAR (High: 0.5018 / Low: 0.4659). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 QAR (High: 0.4696 / Low: 0.4693).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0359
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.4877) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4695), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0182 (+3.88%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.4877
2016 Avg (November) 0.4695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4696 0.4693 0.4694
February 0.4694 0.4689 0.4692
March 0.4691 0.4685 0.4689
April 0.4687 0.4680 0.4684
May 0.4682 0.4666 0.4676
June 0.4864 0.4673 0.4715
July 0.4783 0.4646 0.4696
August 0.4715 0.4630 0.4678
September 0.4769 0.4676 0.4738
October 0.4873 0.4665 0.4792
November 0.5018 0.4659 0.4877
December 0.4749 0.4649 0.4696