YEARLY HIGH
1.1585 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.9164 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0275 PLN

2017 QAR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.1585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 0.9164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2422 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1279 to the December average rate of 0.9671, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1585 was down 0.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1674, 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 5,793 PLN
2016 Average 5,416 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 4,582 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,210.81 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1461
0.9277
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to PLN 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 1.0817, compared to 0.9733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0817
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0688 PLN (High: 0.9852 / Low: 0.9164). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0273 PLN (High: 1.1230 / Low: 1.0956).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0688
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0273

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 0.0432 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0432

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.1279) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0153 (+1.37%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.1279
2016 Avg (January) 1.1126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1585 1.0991 1.1279
February 1.1230 1.0956 1.1121
March 1.1233 1.0740 1.1010
April 1.1000 1.0609 1.0863
May 1.0683 1.0210 1.0431
June 1.0377 0.9899 1.0197
July 1.0264 0.9831 1.0017
August 1.0037 0.9644 0.9864
September 0.9907 0.9519 0.9682
October 1.0078 0.9453 0.9706
November 0.9852 0.9164 0.9459
December 0.9855 0.9549 0.9671