2017 QAR to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

100.4085 MRO

YEARLY LOW

90.4783 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

97.9011 MRO

2017 QAR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 100.4085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 90.4783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9302 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.4897 to the December average rate of 96.8646, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 100.4085 was up 1.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 98.8457, 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 502,043 MRO

2016 Average 481,992 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 452,392 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,650.89 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

99.9574

92.6473

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to MRO 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 98.5848, compared to 97.2174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3675 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.5848

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 97.2174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 7.0970 MRO (High: 97.5754 / Low: 90.4783). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9681 MRO (High: 99.3976 / Low: 98.4295).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.0970

May Spread (Stable) ±0.9681

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.3157 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 99.3482) against the same month in 2016 (average: 97.6071), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7411 (+1.78%).

2017 Avg (August) 99.3482

2016 Avg (August) 97.6071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	99.1257	97.9606	98.4897
February	99.1266	98.0925	98.5976
March	99.1305	97.7710	98.6563
April	99.2387	98.1657	98.9124
May	99.3976	98.4295	98.8573
June	99.3273	94.8500	97.9957
July	99.8910	96.3459	98.5763
August	100.4085	98.4226	99.3482
September	100.1601	98.1267	98.6862
October	100.3728	93.3667	96.5722
November	97.5754	90.4783	93.2565
December	98.0034	95.7127	96.8646