YEARLY HIGH
19.1595 KGS
YEARLY LOW
15.3571 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.7036 KGS

2017 QAR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 19.1595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 15.3571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8023 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.0462 to the December average rate of 18.9788, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.1595 was down 8.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.8515, 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 95,797 KGS
2016 Average 96,029 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 76,786 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,011.69 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

19.1311
18.1123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to KGS 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 18.8295, compared to 18.5777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.8295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.5777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 3.7006 KGS (High: 19.0578 / Low: 15.3571). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0990 KGS (High: 19.0724 / Low: 18.9735).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.7006
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0990

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2916 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2916

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 18.1972) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.9366), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7393 (-3.90%).

2017 Avg (November) 18.1972
2016 Avg (November) 18.9366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.0860 18.9801 19.0462
February 19.0724 18.9735 19.0179
March 19.0282 18.8346 18.9760
April 18.8309 18.4325 18.6844
May 18.6959 18.5326 18.6201
June 18.7363 18.1455 18.6324
July 19.1207 18.5333 18.8617
August 19.0578 15.3571 18.5936
September 18.7626 18.4038 18.5142
October 18.8174 18.0052 18.3205
November 19.1595 17.7828 18.1972
December 19.1577 18.7891 18.9788