2017 QAR to SRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0754 SRD

YEARLY LOW

1.9000 SRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0368 SRD

2017 QAR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 21, valuing the pair at 2.0754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 1.9000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1754 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0508 to the December average rate of 2.0323, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0754 was down 2.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1340, 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 10,377 SRD

2016 Average 8,427 SRD

Yearly Trough Low 9,500 SRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 876.88 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0840

1.9458

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SRD 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 2.0634, compared to 2.0103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0634

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1471 SRD (High: 2.0471 / Low: 1.9000). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 SRD (High: 2.0738 / Low: 2.0714).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1471

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0339 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 2.0701) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6011), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4690 (+29.29%).

2017 Avg (May) 2.0701

2016 Avg (May) 1.6011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0624	2.0375	2.0508
February	2.0725	2.0631	2.0698
March	2.0738	2.0714	2.0721
April	2.0748	2.0635	2.0725
May	2.0754	2.0672	2.0701
June	2.0673	1.9816	2.0448
July	2.0594	2.0081	2.0388
August	2.0532	2.0157	2.0330
September	2.0361	1.9995	2.0090
October	2.0457	1.9574	1.9911
November	2.0471	1.9000	1.9573
December	2.0525	2.0075	2.0323