YEARLY HIGH
0.2818 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2527 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2678 CHF

2017 QAR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.2527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0291 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2768 to the December average rate of 0.2689, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2818 was down 0.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2826, 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 1,409 CHF
2016 Average 1,353 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,264 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145.62 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2785
0.2581
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CHF 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 0.2727, compared to 0.2629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0183 CHF (High: 0.2710 / Low: 0.2527). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 CHF (High: 0.2773 / Low: 0.2727).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0183
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2768) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.14%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2768
2016 Avg (January) 0.2764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2818 0.2716 0.2768
February 0.2776 0.2723 0.2751
March 0.2786 0.2707 0.2752
April 0.2773 0.2727 0.2749
May 0.2772 0.2659 0.2707
June 0.2668 0.2544 0.2633
July 0.2670 0.2567 0.2618
August 0.2671 0.2588 0.2637
September 0.2629 0.2550 0.2598
October 0.2740 0.2570 0.2626
November 0.2710 0.2527 0.2605
December 0.2722 0.2631 0.2689