2017 QAR to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3777 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.3259 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3531 CAD

2017 QAR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.3777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.3259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0518 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3629 to the December average rate of 0.3478, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3777 was down 5.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4002, 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 1,888 CAD

2016 Average 1,820 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 1,629 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 259.16 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3775

0.3280

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CAD 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 0.3658, compared to 0.3405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3658

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0277 CAD (High: 0.3536 / Low: 0.3259). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 CAD (High: 0.3710 / Low: 0.3652).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0277

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.3734) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3555), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0179 (+5.03%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.3734

2016 Avg (May) 0.3555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3692	0.3581	0.3629
February	0.3656	0.3576	0.3599
March	0.3710	0.3652	0.3675
April	0.3752	0.3638	0.3691
May	0.3777	0.3684	0.3734
June	0.3712	0.3472	0.3621
July	0.3569	0.3402	0.3463
August	0.3503	0.3381	0.3445
September	0.3363	0.3259	0.3321
October	0.3528	0.3285	0.3369
November	0.3536	0.3259	0.3353
December	0.3530	0.3420	0.3478