YEARLY HIGH
0.9329 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.8256 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8869 PEN

2017 QAR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.9329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.8256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1072 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9169 to the December average rate of 0.8845, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9329 was down 3.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9712, 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 4,664 PEN
2016 Average 4,633 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 4,128 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 536.09 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9233
0.8467
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to PEN 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 0.8979, compared to 0.8759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0962 PEN (High: 0.9219 / Low: 0.8256). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 PEN (High: 0.8962 / Low: 0.8887).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0962
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 0.0220 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.9169) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9435), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0266 (-2.82%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.9169
2016 Avg (January) 0.9435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9329 0.8999 0.9169
February 0.9033 0.8897 0.8949
March 0.9058 0.8902 0.8961
April 0.8962 0.8887 0.8926
May 0.9038 0.8907 0.8987
June 0.8988 0.8571 0.8882
July 0.8956 0.8681 0.8855
August 0.8939 0.8756 0.8858
September 0.8880 0.8692 0.8768
October 0.8990 0.8530 0.8697
November 0.9219 0.8256 0.8530
December 0.8975 0.8718 0.8845