YEARLY HIGH
9791.4535 IRR
YEARLY LOW
8258.9138 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8986.6766 IRR

2017 QAR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 9791.4535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 8258.9138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1532.5397 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8708.8557 to the December average rate of 9610.0725, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9791.4535 was up 17.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 8354.5545, 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 48,957,268 IRR
2016 Average 41,394,367 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 41,294,569 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,662,698.53 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9700.1942
8618.7340
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to IRR 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 8861.4311, compared to 9111.9220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 250.4909 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8861.4311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9111.9220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 688.3488 IRR (High: 9558.1667 / Low: 8869.8179). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.1018 IRR (High: 8914.5467 / Low: 8907.4449).

November Spread (Volatile) ±688.3488
April Spread (Stable) ±7.1018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 83.9277 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -83.9277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 9610.0725) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8259.2982), the exchange rate shifted by +1350.7743 (+16.35%).

2017 Avg (December) 9610.0725
2016 Avg (December) 8259.2982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8894.6794 8258.9138 8708.8557
February 8906.0228 8891.4657 8898.4559
March 8908.9503 8897.5737 8905.8681
April 8914.5467 8907.4449 8911.4619
May 8936.0671 8911.1287 8913.9364
June 8914.6830 8559.0394 8830.0087
July 9011.1480 8695.9316 8892.1481
August 9062.4008 8913.1643 8979.0749
September 9112.2063 8952.0958 8998.2341
October 9428.6038 8901.4334 9074.2896
November 9558.1667 8869.8179 9117.7130
December 9791.4535 9375.2097 9610.0725