YEARLY HIGH
32.3076 JPY
YEARLY LOW
28.6578 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.5029 JPY

2017 QAR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 32.3076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 28.6578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6498 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.5896 to the December average rate of 30.7871, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 32.3076 was down 2.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 33.2990, 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 161,538 JPY
2016 Average 149,364 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 143,289 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,248.85 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

31.7839
29.4532
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to JPY 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 30.8118, compared to 30.1941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.8118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.1941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 2.2674 JPY (High: 30.9252 / Low: 28.6578). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6765 JPY (High: 31.3873 / Low: 30.7109).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.2674
February Spread (Stable) ±0.6765

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 0.7786 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7786

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 31.5896) against the same month in 2016 (average: 32.5331), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9434 (-2.90%).

2017 Avg (January) 31.5896
2016 Avg (January) 32.5331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.3076 30.9724 31.5896
February 31.3873 30.7109 31.0288
March 31.6238 30.3609 31.0283
April 30.6278 29.7474 30.2497
May 31.4028 30.4280 30.8121
June 30.6056 29.4886 30.1621
July 31.3021 30.0613 30.6176
August 30.3763 29.5445 30.0017
September 30.4864 29.1223 29.9093
October 31.3334 29.4911 30.2013
November 30.9252 28.6578 29.6474
December 31.1847 30.2224 30.7871