2017 QAR to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0140 AED

YEARLY LOW

0.9369 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9991 AED

2017 QAR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 1.0140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.9369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0770 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0088 to the December average rate of 1.0013, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0140 was up 0.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0095, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,070 AED

2016 Average 5,044 AED

Yearly Trough Low 4,685 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 385.07 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0131

0.9609

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QAR to AED 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 1.0071, compared to 0.9911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0071

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9911

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0726 AED (High: 1.0096 / Low: 0.9369). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AED (High: 1.0089 / Low: 1.0086).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0726

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.0039) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0088), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0049 (-0.49%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.0039

2016 Avg (August) 1.0088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0089	1.0086	1.0088
February	1.0092	1.0085	1.0087
March	1.0090	1.0085	1.0087
April	1.0090	1.0086	1.0088
May	1.0113	1.0085	1.0088
June	1.0087	0.9682	0.9991
July	1.0123	0.9837	1.0017
August	1.0140	0.9954	1.0039
September	1.0055	0.9874	0.9921
October	1.0088	0.9653	0.9823
November	1.0096	0.9369	0.9652
December	1.0108	0.9901	1.0013