YEARLY HIGH
3.9200 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.1033 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1940 QAR

2017 LTL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 3.9200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.1033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8166 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6889 to the December average rate of 3.6684, the exchange rate registered a net change of 117.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.9200 was up 223.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,600 QAR
2016 Average 5,901 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,517 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,083.16 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.0746
0.8597
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 2.6807, compared to 3.7072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.5381 QAR (High: 3.6414 / Low: 1.1033). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 QAR (High: 3.6420 / Low: 3.6319).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.5381
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.4324 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 3.8067) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1498), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6568 (+231.06%).

2017 Avg (November) 3.8067
2016 Avg (November) 1.1498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6414 1.1033 1.6889
February 3.6414 1.1136 2.5600
March 1.1428 1.1105 1.1276
April 3.6420 1.1293 3.3899
May 3.6420 3.6319 3.6411
June 3.7936 3.6413 3.6768
July 3.7337 3.6284 3.6672
August 3.6900 3.6225 3.6590
September 3.7200 3.6530 3.7024
October 3.8050 3.6409 3.7399
November 3.9200 3.6383 3.8067
December 3.7100 3.6336 3.6684