YEARLY HIGH
0.2247 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1800 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1999 QAR

2017 MDL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.2247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0447 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1815 to the December average rate of 0.2135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2247 was up 20.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1866, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,124 QAR
2016 Average 916 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 900 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 223.47 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2214
0.1779
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.1893, compared to 0.2105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0172 QAR (High: 0.2247 / Low: 0.2075). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 QAR (High: 0.1835 / Low: 0.1816).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0172
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.2178) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1816), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0362 (+19.94%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.2178
2016 Avg (November) 0.1816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1828 0.1800 0.1815
February 0.1835 0.1816 0.1826
March 0.1877 0.1818 0.1850
April 0.1900 0.1867 0.1885
May 0.2006 0.1891 0.1964
June 0.2076 0.1996 0.2020
July 0.2067 0.2003 0.2025
August 0.2079 0.2032 0.2048
September 0.2114 0.2054 0.2095
October 0.2193 0.2070 0.2148
November 0.2247 0.2075 0.2178
December 0.2157 0.2112 0.2135