2017 QAR to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

161.7532 SOS

YEARLY LOW

147.5742 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

157.5087 SOS

2017 QAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 161.7532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 147.5742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.1790 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 158.6943 to the December average rate of 158.1126, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 161.7532 was down 5.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 171.0315, 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 808,766 SOS

2016 Average 814,974 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 737,871 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,895.19 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

159.8986

151.5276

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SOS 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 158.6893, compared to 156.3282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 158.6893

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.3282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 11.3938 SOS (High: 158.9679 / Low: 147.5742). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8414 SOS (High: 160.2934 / Low: 158.4520).

November Spread (Volatile) ±11.3938

April Spread (Stable) ±1.8414

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 2.7467 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 158.9447) against the same month in 2016 (average: 165.9319), the exchange rate shifted by -6.9872 (-4.21%).

2017 Avg (May) 158.9447

2016 Avg (May) 165.9319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	159.9369	157.1994	158.6943
February	160.1085	157.9108	159.0029
March	159.7663	157.1850	158.7490
April	160.2934	158.4520	159.2011
May	161.7532	158.0039	158.9447
June	160.1953	152.3289	157.5438
July	161.2217	154.6562	157.6067
August	159.8369	155.7879	158.1292
September	159.3497	155.3015	156.9235
October	161.0924	151.9966	154.9719
November	158.9679	147.5742	152.2252
December	161.6322	155.8484	158.1126