YEARLY HIGH
248.4438 KPW
YEARLY LOW
229.5931 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
244.8145 KPW

2017 QAR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 248.4438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 229.5931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.8507 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 247.1767 to the December average rate of 245.3501, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 248.4438 was up 0.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 247.3673, 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 1,242,219 KPW
2016 Average 1,235,838 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,147,965 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,253.55 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

248.2579
235.4457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to KPW 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 246.7860, compared to 242.8430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.9431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 246.7860
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 242.8430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 17.7786 KPW (High: 247.3717 / Low: 229.5931). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1084 KPW (High: 247.2401 / Low: 247.1317).

November Spread (Volatile) ±17.7786
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.1757 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 245.9773) against the same month in 2016 (average: 247.1805), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2032 (-0.49%).

2017 Avg (August) 245.9773
2016 Avg (August) 247.1805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 247.2401 247.1317 247.1767
February 247.3182 247.1364 247.1861
March 247.2484 247.1194 247.1802
April 247.2639 247.0956 247.1903
May 247.7825 247.1228 247.1812
June 247.1398 237.2148 244.8019
July 248.0646 241.0236 245.4356
August 248.4438 243.9026 245.9773
September 246.3728 241.9359 243.0924
October 247.1932 236.5304 240.6891
November 247.3717 229.5931 236.5134
December 247.6917 242.5878 245.3501