YEARLY HIGH
0.1663 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1533 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1567 QAR

2017 HNL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HNL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.1663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.1533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1560 to the December average rate of 0.1552, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1663 was up 1.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1635, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 832 QAR
2016 Average 800 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 767 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.85 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1619
0.1540
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 0.1555, compared to 0.1578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0124 QAR (High: 0.1663 / Low: 0.1539). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 QAR (High: 0.1562 / Low: 0.1547).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.1612) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1581), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+1.99%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.1612
2016 Avg (November) 0.1581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1596 0.1541 0.1560
February 0.1556 0.1540 0.1546
March 0.1569 0.1544 0.1550
April 0.1562 0.1547 0.1553
May 0.1564 0.1547 0.1552
June 0.1623 0.1548 0.1570
July 0.1602 0.1549 0.1567
August 0.1587 0.1554 0.1567
September 0.1590 0.1558 0.1580
October 0.1624 0.1549 0.1592
November 0.1663 0.1539 0.1612
December 0.1570 0.1533 0.1552