YEARLY HIGH
0.0378 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0333 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0353 QAR

2017 NPR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.0378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.0333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0334 to the December average rate of 0.0357, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0378 was up 9.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 189 QAR
2016 Average 169 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 166 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.62 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0370
0.0331
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NPR 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 0.0347, compared to 0.0359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0026 QAR (High: 0.0378 / Low: 0.0352). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 QAR (High: 0.0337 / Low: 0.0333).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0367) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0337), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+8.91%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0367
2016 Avg (November) 0.0337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0337 0.0333 0.0334
February 0.0342 0.0336 0.0340
March 0.0350 0.0341 0.0346
April 0.0356 0.0350 0.0352
May 0.0357 0.0351 0.0353
June 0.0368 0.0352 0.0357
July 0.0362 0.0351 0.0356
August 0.0362 0.0353 0.0358
September 0.0363 0.0353 0.0359
October 0.0367 0.0347 0.0359
November 0.0378 0.0352 0.0367
December 0.0360 0.0352 0.0357