YEARLY HIGH
0.2575 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2333 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2383 QAR

2017 MVR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MVR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.2575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.2333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0242 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2369 to the December average rate of 0.2381, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2575 was up 6.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2422, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,287 QAR
2016 Average 1,193 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,166 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.08 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2491
0.2337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 0.2358, compared to 0.2407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0237 QAR (High: 0.2575 / Low: 0.2338). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 QAR (High: 0.2368 / Low: 0.2345).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0237
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2387) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2398), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-0.46%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2387
2016 Avg (August) 0.2398

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2387 0.2358 0.2369
February 0.2372 0.2339 0.2355
March 0.2361 0.2334 0.2349
April 0.2368 0.2345 0.2358
May 0.2372 0.2333 0.2353
June 0.2446 0.2333 0.2363
July 0.2409 0.2347 0.2369
August 0.2575 0.2338 0.2387
September 0.2414 0.2367 0.2402
October 0.2471 0.2363 0.2428
November 0.2562 0.2378 0.2479
December 0.2409 0.2359 0.2381