YEARLY HIGH
128.6859 KMF
YEARLY LOW
106.0619 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
118.8053 KMF

2017 QAR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 128.6859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 106.0619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.6240 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 127.0919 to the December average rate of 113.3925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 128.6859 was down 1.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 130.2748, 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 643,429 KMF
2016 Average 609,243 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 530,309 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,120.11 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

128.7732
108.5979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to KMF 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 124.7584, compared to 112.8523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.9061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 124.7584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 112.8523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 9.7254 KMF (High: 115.7872 / Low: 106.0619). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4601 KMF (High: 112.8170 / Low: 110.3569).

August Spread (Volatile) ±9.7254
September Spread (Stable) ±2.4601

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.0315 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 127.0919) against the same month in 2016 (average: 124.0239), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0681 (+2.47%).

2017 Avg (January) 127.0919
2016 Avg (January) 124.0239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 128.6859 125.1556 127.0919
February 128.1657 125.4961 127.0188
March 128.5056 124.5166 126.4843
April 127.7230 123.7487 126.3415
May 124.5354 120.3779 122.3100
June 120.8703 114.9404 119.3037
July 119.2512 113.6613 116.5007
August 115.7872 106.0619 113.3091
September 112.8170 110.3569 111.6655
October 115.2717 110.0428 111.9668
November 114.6231 106.9826 110.2792
December 114.8973 111.6241 113.3925