YEARLY HIGH
34.5341 LRD
YEARLY LOW
24.5255 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.3743 LRD

2017 QAR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 34.5341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 24.5255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0087 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.7189 to the December average rate of 34.2111, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 34.5341 was up 32.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 26.0283, 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 172,671 LRD
2016 Average 122,665 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 122,627 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,043.34 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

35.1032
24.3972
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to LRD 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 25.7800, compared to 30.9686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1886 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.7800
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.9686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 7.1373 LRD (High: 31.6628 / Low: 24.5255). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1501 LRD (High: 25.9594 / Low: 25.8093).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.1373
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1501

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3072 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 34.2111) against the same month in 2016 (average: 25.2520), the exchange rate shifted by +8.9591 (+35.48%).

2017 Avg (December) 34.2111
2016 Avg (December) 25.2520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.0964 25.0591 25.7189
February 26.0909 25.8118 25.8758
March 26.0918 25.6760 25.8059
April 25.9594 25.8093 25.8756
May 26.0188 25.5399 25.8555
June 25.9516 24.6466 25.5483
July 25.8157 24.5256 25.2893
August 31.6628 24.5255 30.7117
September 32.0325 31.1700 31.5762
October 32.6584 31.1030 31.6476
November 34.3394 31.0113 32.3755
December 34.5341 33.8343 34.2111