YEARLY HIGH
14.2782 PHP
YEARLY LOW
12.9052 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.7028 PHP

2017 QAR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 14.2782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 12.9052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3730 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6619 to the December average rate of 13.7084, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.2782 was up 3.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.7419, 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 71,391 PHP
2016 Average 65,214 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 64,526 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,864.92 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.9812
13.3240
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to PHP 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 13.6850, compared to 13.7206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.0318 PHP (High: 13.9370 / Low: 12.9052). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1162 PHP (High: 13.8439 / Low: 13.7277).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0318
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3599 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3599

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 13.7386) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.2767), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4619 (+3.48%).

2017 Avg (October) 13.7386
2016 Avg (October) 13.2767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.7346 13.5322 13.6619
February 13.8538 13.6156 13.7292
March 13.8439 13.7277 13.7929
April 13.7897 13.4915 13.6831
May 13.7728 13.6229 13.6834
June 13.6980 13.2428 13.5593
July 13.9310 13.4976 13.8026
August 14.2110 13.7138 13.9265
September 14.0035 13.6621 13.7686
October 14.2782 13.4910 13.7386
November 13.9370 12.9052 13.3788
December 13.8507 13.5466 13.7084