YEARLY HIGH
0.4962 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.4558 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4884 AWG

2017 QAR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 21, valuing the pair at 0.4962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.4558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0403 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4940 to the December average rate of 0.4875, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4962 was up 0.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4944, 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 2,481 AWG
2016 Average 2,462 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 2,279 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 201.69 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4970
0.4671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to AWG 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 0.4934, compared to 0.4833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0353 AWG (High: 0.4911 / Low: 0.4558). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AWG (High: 0.4947 / Low: 0.4943).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0353
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.4945) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4923), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+0.44%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.4945
2016 Avg (May) 0.4923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4945 0.4914 0.4940
February 0.4948 0.4943 0.4945
March 0.4947 0.4943 0.4944
April 0.4951 0.4943 0.4944
May 0.4962 0.4942 0.4945
June 0.4944 0.4732 0.4887
July 0.4948 0.4809 0.4895
August 0.4937 0.4864 0.4896
September 0.4918 0.4822 0.4849
October 0.4917 0.4706 0.4788
November 0.4911 0.4558 0.4696
December 0.4928 0.4816 0.4875