YEARLY HIGH
6.0227 MXN
YEARLY LOW
4.7218 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1463 MXN

2017 QAR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 6.0227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 4.7218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3009 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8623 to the December average rate of 5.2415, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.0227 was up 5.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.7175, 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 30,113 MXN
2016 Average 25,656 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 23,609 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,504.28 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.9670
4.7113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to MXN 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 5.3271, compared to 4.9654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3617 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4438 MXN (High: 5.4642 / Low: 5.0204). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1504 MXN (High: 4.9374 / Low: 4.7870).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4438
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1504

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2936 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2936

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 5.8623) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.9505), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9118 (+18.42%).

2017 Avg (January) 5.8623
2016 Avg (January) 4.9505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0227 5.6895 5.8623
February 5.6886 5.4062 5.5687
March 5.4947 5.1411 5.2915
April 5.2643 5.0817 5.1456
May 5.2707 5.0646 5.1556
June 5.1429 4.7218 4.9390
July 5.0342 4.7540 4.8608
August 4.9374 4.7870 4.8643
September 4.9143 4.7567 4.8160
October 5.2709 4.9211 5.0365
November 5.1497 4.8001 4.9733
December 5.4642 5.0204 5.2415