2017 QAR to BRL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 QAR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the QAR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.9255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 0.8299.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0957 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8780 to the December average rate of 0.8989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9255 was down 18.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1375, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
QAR to BRL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.8714, compared to 0.8651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0750 BRL (High: 0.9255 / Low: 0.8505). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0198 BRL (High: 0.8597 / Low: 0.8399).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0251 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.8804) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9719), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0915 (-9.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.9023 | 0.8587 | 0.8780 |
| February | 0.8597 | 0.8399 | 0.8529 |
| March | 0.8769 | 0.8439 | 0.8578 |
| April | 0.8739 | 0.8506 | 0.8628 |
| May | 0.9255 | 0.8505 | 0.8804 |
| June | 0.9097 | 0.8689 | 0.8964 |
| July | 0.9090 | 0.8537 | 0.8732 |
| August | 0.8772 | 0.8495 | 0.8619 |
| September | 0.8622 | 0.8337 | 0.8458 |
| October | 0.9034 | 0.8299 | 0.8530 |
| November | 0.8923 | 0.8313 | 0.8576 |
| December | 0.9184 | 0.8745 | 0.8989 |