YEARLY HIGH
331.4794 KRW
YEARLY LOW
278.6367 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
307.5254 KRW

2017 QAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 331.4794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 278.6367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.8427 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 324.6030 to the December average rate of 295.2816, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 331.4794 was down 2.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 341.0205, 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 1,657,397 KRW
2016 Average 1,593,866 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,393,183 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 264,213.55 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

328.0833
286.3190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to KRW 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 312.9341, compared to 302.1168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.8173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 312.9341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 302.1168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 23.1609 KRW (High: 301.7976 / Low: 278.6367). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2184 KRW (High: 316.6314 / Low: 310.4130).

November Spread (Volatile) ±23.1609
February Spread (Stable) ±6.2184

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 13.3397 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.3397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 324.6030) against the same month in 2016 (average: 329.8062), the exchange rate shifted by -5.2033 (-1.58%).

2017 Avg (January) 324.6030
2016 Avg (January) 329.8062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 331.4794 315.9041 324.6030
February 316.6314 310.4130 313.6089
March 318.6553 305.1468 311.4259
April 314.7178 306.5252 311.3398
May 312.8057 306.3999 309.1388
June 311.1988 298.7940 307.4880
July 317.8852 303.7869 309.1355
August 314.4249 304.0781 309.2639
September 310.3915 303.5379 306.0811
October 314.1578 294.3896 303.1391
November 301.7976 278.6367 289.7994
December 299.1223 291.9948 295.2816