2017 QAR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9217 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.7673 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8871 BOB

2017 QAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 1.9217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 1.7673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1544 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9003 to the December average rate of 1.8846, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9217 was up 0.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9121, 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 9,608 BOB

2016 Average 9,473 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 8,836 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 771.96 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9155

1.8162

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BOB 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 1.9004, compared to 1.8738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9004

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1458 BOB (High: 1.9131 / Low: 1.7673). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 BOB (High: 1.9131 / Low: 1.8919).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1458

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0364 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0364

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 1.9072) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8944), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0128 (+0.68%).

2017 Avg (May) 1.9072

2016 Avg (May) 1.8944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9131	1.8919	1.9003
February	1.9097	1.8879	1.9006
March	1.9082	1.8838	1.9015
April	1.9161	1.8915	1.9050
May	1.9217	1.8989	1.9072
June	1.9111	1.8285	1.8877
July	1.9179	1.8579	1.8957
August	1.9190	1.8777	1.9026
September	1.9149	1.8652	1.8858
October	1.8987	1.8150	1.8494
November	1.9131	1.7673	1.8245
December	1.9067	1.8614	1.8846