YEARLY HIGH
0.0094 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0078 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0084 QAR

2017 KMF to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0079 to the December average rate of 0.0088, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0094 was up 10.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47 QAR
2016 Average 41 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 39 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.29 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0092
0.0077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0080, compared to 0.0089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0008 QAR (High: 0.0094 / Low: 0.0086). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 QAR (High: 0.0080 / Low: 0.0078).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0088) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0082), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+7.59%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0088
2016 Avg (August) 0.0082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0080 0.0078 0.0079
February 0.0080 0.0078 0.0079
March 0.0080 0.0078 0.0079
April 0.0081 0.0078 0.0079
May 0.0083 0.0080 0.0082
June 0.0087 0.0083 0.0084
July 0.0088 0.0084 0.0086
August 0.0094 0.0086 0.0088
September 0.0091 0.0089 0.0090
October 0.0091 0.0087 0.0089
November 0.0093 0.0087 0.0091
December 0.0090 0.0087 0.0088