2017 QAR to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

162.8988 CRC

YEARLY LOW

144.9377 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

153.9029 CRC

2017 QAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 162.8988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 144.9377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.9611 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.3798 to the December average rate of 154.2880, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 162.8988 was up 6.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 152.2691, 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 814,494 CRC

2016 Average 746,345 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 724,688 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,805.33 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

158.2659

148.4895

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CRC 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 153.5509, compared to 154.2549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.5509

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 154.2549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 10.4406 CRC (High: 155.3783 / Low: 144.9377). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6905 CRC (High: 153.9639 / Low: 152.2734).

November Spread (Volatile) ±10.4406

April Spread (Stable) ±1.6905

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.5564 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 156.2352) against the same month in 2016 (average: 147.3473), the exchange rate shifted by +8.8879 (+6.03%).

2017 Avg (May) 156.2352

2016 Avg (May) 147.3473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	153.0674	150.4967	151.3798
February	154.7513	151.2878	152.8040
March	154.3799	151.8369	153.1739
April	153.9639	152.2734	153.1974
May	162.8988	152.6468	156.2352
June	157.0115	149.8248	154.5153
July	157.9753	151.8213	155.7996
August	159.2184	155.3655	157.4512
September	158.8201	154.0334	155.8258
October	157.6147	149.8778	152.8606
November	155.3783	144.9377	149.3042
December	155.8503	152.6592	154.2880