2017 QAR to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9063 LTL

YEARLY LOW

0.2551 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3902 LTL

2017 QAR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.9063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.2551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6512 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7536 to the December average rate of 0.2726, the exchange rate registered a net change of -63.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9063 was down 0.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9109, 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 4,532 LTL

2016 Average 4,239 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 1,276 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,256.15 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9493

0.2004

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QAR to LTL 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 0.5105, compared to 0.2698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5105

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.6317 LTL (High: 0.9063 / Low: 0.2746). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 LTL (High: 0.2753 / Low: 0.2746).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6317

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5512 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5512

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7536) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8541), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1005 (-11.77%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7536

2016 Avg (January) 0.8541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9063	0.2746	0.7536
February	0.8980	0.2746	0.5401
March	0.9005	0.8750	0.8869
April	0.8855	0.2746	0.3357
May	0.2753	0.2746	0.2746
June	0.2746	0.2636	0.2720
July	0.2756	0.2678	0.2727
August	0.2760	0.2710	0.2733
September	0.2737	0.2688	0.2701
October	0.2747	0.2628	0.2674
November	0.2749	0.2551	0.2628
December	0.2752	0.2695	0.2726