YEARLY HIGH
5.5544 MDL
YEARLY LOW
4.4498 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0224 MDL

2017 QAR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 5.5544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 4.4498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1046 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5096 to the December average rate of 4.6830, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.5544 was down 1.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.6634, 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 27,772 MDL
2016 Average 27,306 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 22,249 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,523.23 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.6013
4.5008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to MDL 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 5.2905, compared to 4.7544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.3696 MDL (High: 4.8194 / Low: 4.4498). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0574 MDL (High: 5.5069 / Low: 5.4495).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3696
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0574

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2126 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 5.5096) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.5818), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0722 (-1.29%).

2017 Avg (January) 5.5096
2016 Avg (January) 5.5818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5544 5.4708 5.5096
February 5.5069 5.4495 5.4765
March 5.5014 5.3282 5.4051
April 5.3548 5.2643 5.3062
May 5.2876 4.9850 5.0935
June 5.0096 4.8177 4.9521
July 4.9921 4.8385 4.9379
August 4.9220 4.8102 4.8830
September 4.8675 4.7307 4.7725
October 4.8315 4.5600 4.6574
November 4.8194 4.4498 4.5926
December 4.7352 4.6361 4.6830