YEARLY HIGH
1.9267 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.7012 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8043 SDG

2017 QAR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1.9267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 1.7012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2255 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7673 to the December average rate of 1.8347, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9267 was up 7.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7961, 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 9,634 SDG
2016 Average 8,466 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 8,506 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,127.64 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8440
1.7464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SDG 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 1.8048, compared to 1.8038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8048
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1327 SDG (High: 1.8339 / Low: 1.7012). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 SDG (High: 1.8396 / Low: 1.8247).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1327
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0318 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.8347) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7833), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0514 (+2.88%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.8347
2016 Avg (December) 1.7833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7897 1.7555 1.7673
February 1.8359 1.7543 1.7704
March 1.8404 1.7497 1.8061
April 1.8429 1.8256 1.8359
May 1.8396 1.8247 1.8337
June 1.8369 1.7593 1.8156
July 1.8360 1.7848 1.8189
August 1.8421 1.8009 1.8231
September 1.8329 1.7948 1.8052
October 1.8346 1.7535 1.7864
November 1.8339 1.7012 1.7546
December 1.9267 1.8001 1.8347