YEARLY HIGH
0.0408 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0290 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0357 QAR

2017 LRD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 0.0408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0389 to the December average rate of 0.0292, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0408 was down 6.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0435, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 204 QAR
2016 Average 204 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 145 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.09 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0406
0.0282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0388, compared to 0.0326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0092 QAR (High: 0.0408 / Low: 0.0316). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 QAR (High: 0.0387 / Low: 0.0385).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0327) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0397), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0069 (-17.50%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0327
2016 Avg (August) 0.0397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0399 0.0383 0.0389
February 0.0387 0.0383 0.0386
March 0.0389 0.0383 0.0388
April 0.0387 0.0385 0.0386
May 0.0392 0.0384 0.0387
June 0.0406 0.0385 0.0391
July 0.0408 0.0387 0.0396
August 0.0408 0.0316 0.0327
September 0.0321 0.0312 0.0317
October 0.0322 0.0306 0.0316
November 0.0322 0.0291 0.0309
December 0.0296 0.0290 0.0292