2017 QAR to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 QAR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the QAR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 2104.7386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1502.5953.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 602.1433 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1894.4563 to the December average rate of 2084.6253, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2104.7386 was up 35.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 1551.9100, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
QAR to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2019.8298, compared to 2046.2557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 26.4260 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 539.0105 SLL (High: 2041.6058 / Low: 1502.5953). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2063 SLL (High: 2056.7279 / Low: 2052.5216).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 35.4142 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2084.6253) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1518.8477), the exchange rate shifted by +565.7777 (+37.25%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2041.6058 | 1502.5953 | 1894.4563 |
| February | 2050.1443 | 2014.8829 | 2033.8885 |
| March | 2065.7554 | 1987.6370 | 2042.4258 |
| April | 2056.7279 | 2052.5216 | 2053.3068 |
| May | 2066.5413 | 2046.9250 | 2053.1620 |
| June | 2066.5643 | 1976.6235 | 2041.7392 |
| July | 2075.0023 | 1998.6876 | 2045.9980 |
| August | 2084.1672 | 2039.2964 | 2057.2941 |
| September | 2068.0039 | 2028.9389 | 2039.0445 |
| October | 2104.5754 | 2010.1797 | 2042.9933 |
| November | 2100.4555 | 1949.1206 | 2007.5791 |
| December | 2104.7386 | 2050.5953 | 2084.6253 |