2017 QAR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1878 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.9991 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1247 SBD

2017 QAR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 21, valuing the pair at 2.1878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 1.9991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1887 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1578 to the December average rate of 2.1196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1878 was down 3.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.2584, 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 10,939 SBD

2016 Average 10,866 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 9,995 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 943.59 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1744

2.0470

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SBD 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 2.1472, compared to 2.1022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1472

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1666 SBD (High: 2.1657 / Low: 1.9991). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 SBD (High: 2.1423 / Low: 2.1272).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1666

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0313 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 2.1638) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1420), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0218 (+1.02%).

2017 Avg (May) 2.1638

2016 Avg (May) 2.1420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1809	2.1446	2.1578
February	2.1451	2.1268	2.1371
March	2.1423	2.1272	2.1341
April	2.1619	2.1313	2.1476
May	2.1878	2.1489	2.1638
June	2.1739	2.0829	2.1427
July	2.1621	2.1084	2.1341
August	2.1406	2.0871	2.1161
September	2.1393	2.0795	2.0971
October	2.1525	2.0495	2.0889
November	2.1657	1.9991	2.0576
December	2.1396	2.0995	2.1196