2017 QAR to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.8247 RUB

YEARLY LOW

15.0617 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.8596 RUB

2017 QAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 16.8247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 15.0617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7629 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.4437 to the December average rate of 15.9655, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.8247 was down 25.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 22.5740, 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 84,123 RUB

2016 Average 91,972 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 75,309 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,814.74 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.5440

15.3399

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to RUB 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 15.8943, compared to 15.8249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.8943

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.8249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.0284 RUB (High: 16.1154 / Low: 15.0870). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3405 RUB (High: 16.1652 / Low: 15.8247).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0284

December Spread (Stable) ±0.3405

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6672 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6672

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 16.4437) against the same month in 2016 (average: 21.0220), the exchange rate shifted by -4.5784 (-21.78%).

2017 Avg (January) 16.4437

2016 Avg (January) 21.0220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.8247	16.2503	16.4437
February	16.5176	15.6744	16.0467
March	16.2843	15.3842	15.8858
April	15.7675	15.3270	15.5341
May	16.0531	15.4710	15.6859
June	16.4036	15.4926	15.7699
July	16.5850	15.7766	16.2512
August	16.5142	15.7213	16.2357
September	15.8901	15.3809	15.5684
October	16.0089	15.0617	15.4402
November	16.1154	15.0870	15.4886
December	16.1652	15.8247	15.9655