YEARLY HIGH
1.2112 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.0720 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1280 QAR

2017 PEN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 1.2112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 1.0720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1392 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0908 to the December average rate of 1.1306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2112 was up 8.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,056 QAR
2016 Average 5,398 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,360 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 696.04 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1811
1.0826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 1.1139, compared to 1.1421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1264 QAR (High: 1.2112 / Low: 1.0847). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 QAR (High: 1.1252 / Low: 1.1158).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1264
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0423 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.1729) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0706), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1023 (+9.56%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.1729
2016 Avg (November) 1.0706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1112 1.0720 1.0908
February 1.1239 1.1070 1.1175
March 1.1234 1.1040 1.1160
April 1.1252 1.1158 1.1203
May 1.1227 1.1065 1.1127
June 1.1667 1.1126 1.1260
July 1.1520 1.1166 1.1294
August 1.1421 1.1187 1.1289
September 1.1505 1.1261 1.1406
October 1.1723 1.1124 1.1501
November 1.2112 1.0847 1.1729
December 1.1470 1.1142 1.1306