YEARLY HIGH
5.5289 QAR
YEARLY LOW
5.1094 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1851 QAR

2017 JOD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JOD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 5.5289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 5.1094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4195 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1391 to the December average rate of 5.1723, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.5289 was up 7.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.1527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,644 QAR
2016 Average 25,696 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 25,547 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,097.52 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.3926
5.1059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 5.1423, compared to 5.2279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0856 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1423
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.3974 QAR (High: 5.5289 / Low: 5.1315). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 QAR (High: 5.1425 / Low: 5.1358).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3974
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 0.1965 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1965

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 5.3687) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.1401), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2287 (+4.45%).

2017 Avg (November) 5.3687
2016 Avg (November) 5.1401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1425 5.1358 5.1391
February 5.1424 5.1317 5.1387
March 5.1426 5.1284 5.1354
April 5.1371 5.1284 5.1323
May 5.1351 5.1217 5.1298
June 5.3431 5.1295 5.1784
July 5.2669 5.1119 5.1673
August 5.2067 5.1094 5.1618
September 5.2468 5.1509 5.2231
October 5.3667 5.1352 5.2742
November 5.5289 5.1315 5.3687
December 5.2290 5.1224 5.1723