YEARLY HIGH
0.3817 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.3348 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3549 AUD

2017 QAR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.3817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 0.3348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0469 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3684 to the December average rate of 0.3563, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3817 was down 4.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4008, 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 1,908 AUD
2016 Average 1,848 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 1,674 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 234.29 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3726
0.3358
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to AUD 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 0.3635, compared to 0.3463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0269 AUD (High: 0.3633 / Low: 0.3363). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 AUD (High: 0.3621 / Low: 0.3557).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0269
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3684) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3913), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0229 (-5.85%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3684
2016 Avg (January) 0.3913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3817 0.3617 0.3684
February 0.3621 0.3557 0.3582
March 0.3658 0.3553 0.3603
April 0.3677 0.3600 0.3643
May 0.3741 0.3641 0.3695
June 0.3721 0.3476 0.3602
July 0.3624 0.3414 0.3495
August 0.3509 0.3410 0.3453
September 0.3437 0.3351 0.3389
October 0.3584 0.3348 0.3433
November 0.3633 0.3363 0.3447
December 0.3635 0.3517 0.3563