2017 QAR to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

450.7762 CDF

YEARLY LOW

315.8910 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

396.0882 CDF

2017 QAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 450.7762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 315.8910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 134.8852 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 333.4153 to the December average rate of 430.1454, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 450.7762 was up 37.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 328.1550, 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 2,253,881 CDF

2016 Average 1,329,512 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 1,579,455 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 674,426.23 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

445.4582

323.2296

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CDF 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 368.3605, compared to 423.8159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 55.4554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 368.3605

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 423.8159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 50.1627 CDF (High: 448.1593 / Low: 397.9966). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1524 CDF (High: 392.4208 / Low: 384.2684).

July Spread (Volatile) ±50.1627

May Spread (Stable) ±8.1524

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 13.9134 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.9134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 435.2725) against the same month in 2016 (average: 268.2570), the exchange rate shifted by +167.0155 (+62.26%).

2017 Avg (August) 435.2725

2016 Avg (August) 268.2570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	347.6867	315.8910	333.4153
February	360.0472	341.2703	349.5548
March	371.2468	359.1296	365.2282
April	385.9436	371.2366	378.1922
May	392.4208	384.2684	388.3814
June	400.2902	387.7285	395.3907
July	448.1593	397.9966	424.0401
August	450.7762	418.1583	435.2725
September	427.3779	418.7743	421.3591
October	431.8820	410.7433	419.1859
November	429.5696	401.7626	412.8922
December	438.2414	422.3987	430.1454