YEARLY HIGH
1.9117 CNY
YEARLY LOW
1.6911 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8386 CNY

2017 QAR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.9117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 1.6911.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2206 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8945 to the December average rate of 1.7970, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9117 was up 0.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9112, 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 9,558 CNY
2016 Average 9,121 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 8,455 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,103.09 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9099
1.7248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CNY 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 1.8849, compared to 1.7922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0927 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1254 CNY (High: 1.8165 / Low: 1.6911). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 CNY (High: 1.8955 / Low: 1.8822).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1254
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0489 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0489

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.8945) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8027), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0917 (+5.09%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.8945
2016 Avg (January) 1.8027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9117 1.8783 1.8945
February 1.8955 1.8822 1.8877
March 1.8991 1.8823 1.8931
April 1.8982 1.8654 1.8917
May 1.8971 1.8705 1.8906
June 1.8707 1.8029 1.8522
July 1.8691 1.8152 1.8461
August 1.8449 1.7859 1.8231
September 1.7978 1.7501 1.7741
October 1.8253 1.7406 1.7727
November 1.8165 1.6911 1.7402
December 1.8156 1.7828 1.7970