YEARLY HIGH
18.7646 INR
YEARLY LOW
16.5232 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.7118 INR

2017 QAR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 18.7646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 16.5232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2414 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6974 to the December average rate of 17.5056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.7646 was down 0.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 18.8801, 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 93,823 INR
2016 Average 92,243 INR
Yearly Trough Low 82,616 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,206.93 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.8627
16.8796
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to INR 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 18.0218, compared to 17.4018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.2230 INR (High: 17.7461 / Low: 16.5232). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2104 INR (High: 18.5114 / Low: 18.3010).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.2230
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2104

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3651 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3651

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 18.6974) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.4754), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2220 (+1.20%).

2017 Avg (January) 18.6974
2016 Avg (January) 18.4754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.7646 18.5411 18.6974
February 18.5114 18.3010 18.3903
March 18.3635 17.7938 18.0911
April 17.8756 17.5912 17.7260
May 17.8208 17.5788 17.6940
June 17.6912 16.9840 17.5319
July 17.8118 17.3051 17.5728
August 17.7134 17.3230 17.4856
September 17.6406 17.2234 17.4015
October 17.9893 17.0211 17.4002
November 17.7461 16.5232 17.0448
December 17.6611 17.3883 17.5056