YEARLY HIGH
0.9255 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.8299 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8682 BRL

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,628 BRL
2016 Average 4,788 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 4,149 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 478.38 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9042
0.8405
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0750
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.8804
2016 Avg (May) 0.9719

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