YEARLY HIGH
3.8948 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.3736 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6196 LSL

2017 QAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 3.8948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 3.3736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5213 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7182 to the December average rate of 3.5838, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.8948 was down 15.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.6280, 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 19,474 LSL
2016 Average 20,190 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 16,868 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,606.40 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.7396
3.4826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to LSL 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 3.6222, compared to 3.6171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.3719 LSL (High: 3.8948 / Low: 3.5229). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1359 LSL (High: 3.7766 / Low: 3.6407).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3719
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1359

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1342 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 3.6630) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.8286), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1655 (-4.32%).

2017 Avg (October) 3.6630
2016 Avg (October) 3.8286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7766 3.6407 3.7182
February 3.6961 3.5551 3.6288
March 3.6846 3.4237 3.5447
April 3.8297 3.5508 3.6992
May 3.7518 3.5384 3.6383
June 3.5835 3.3938 3.5041
July 3.6931 3.4925 3.5777
August 3.6916 3.5157 3.6183
September 3.6571 3.4706 3.5524
October 3.8948 3.5229 3.6630
November 3.8120 3.5912 3.7072
December 3.7264 3.3736 3.5838