2017 QAR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

486.0109 BIF

YEARLY LOW

447.9458 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

468.5005 BIF

2017 QAR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 486.0109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 447.9458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.0651 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 461.3920 to the December average rate of 479.4389, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 486.0109 was up 4.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 463.6844, 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 2,430,054 BIF

2016 Average 2,220,222 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 2,239,729 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 190,325.44 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

481.2466

459.5536

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BIF 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 465.8574, compared to 471.1435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2861 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 465.8574

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 471.1435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 34.1440 BIF (High: 482.0898 / Low: 447.9458). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7661 BIF (High: 469.7544 / Low: 463.9883).

November Spread (Volatile) ±34.1440

April Spread (Stable) ±5.7661

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 7.6239 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.6239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 468.9852) against the same month in 2016 (average: 457.7441), the exchange rate shifted by +11.2411 (+2.46%).

2017 Avg (October) 468.9852

2016 Avg (October) 457.7441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	466.8779	457.7435	461.3920
February	468.4754	461.0473	465.0052
March	472.1308	461.1363	465.8239
April	469.7544	463.9883	466.1423
May	473.2543	464.5897	467.7536
June	474.0135	454.9577	469.0275
July	476.7172	458.2580	470.4232
August	477.9026	470.6049	475.1122
September	478.6614	467.0208	471.5406
October	486.0109	460.9749	468.9852
November	482.0898	447.9458	461.3613
December	485.5976	473.0597	479.4389