YEARLY HIGH
2611.6541 GNF
YEARLY LOW
2304.9868 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2482.5166 GNF

2017 QAR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2611.6541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 2304.9868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 306.6673 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2572.2752 to the December average rate of 2458.4772, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2611.6541 was up 0.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 2607.8182, 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 13,058,270 GNF
2016 Average 11,489,144 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 11,524,934 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,533,336.28 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2595.5934
2348.9774
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to GNF 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 2540.0020, compared to 2425.0312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 114.9708 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2540.0020
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2425.0312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 174.3173 GNF (High: 2479.3041 / Low: 2304.9868). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 47.8624 GNF (High: 2480.2850 / Low: 2432.4226).

November Spread (Volatile) ±174.3173
December Spread (Stable) ±47.8624

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 50.5820 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -50.5820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2572.2752) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2124.2436), the exchange rate shifted by +448.0316 (+21.09%).

2017 Avg (January) 2572.2752
2016 Avg (January) 2124.2436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2611.6541 2533.7838 2572.2752
February 2594.6190 2532.1399 2575.0421
March 2583.9976 2533.4484 2561.8766
April 2571.1205 2477.7749 2546.5392
May 2564.5261 2489.0503 2517.4306
June 2504.0842 2391.5830 2466.8486
July 2502.0049 2427.3519 2456.5346
August 2470.7234 2406.3942 2441.4161
September 2459.2390 2405.6323 2422.3067
October 2474.6314 2347.0910 2401.9241
November 2479.3041 2304.9868 2369.5287
December 2480.2850 2432.4226 2458.4772