YEARLY HIGH
3.8344 SZL
YEARLY LOW
3.3755 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6198 SZL

2017 QAR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 3.8344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 3.3755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4590 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7208 to the December average rate of 3.5830, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.8344 was down 17.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.6243, 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 19,172 SZL
2016 Average 20,189 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 16,877 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,294.89 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.7426
3.4809
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SZL 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 3.6225, compared to 3.6171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6225
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.3700 SZL (High: 3.7455 / Low: 3.3755). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1319 SZL (High: 3.7830 / Low: 3.6510).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3700
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1319

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1366 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 3.6616) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.8262), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1647 (-4.30%).

2017 Avg (October) 3.6616
2016 Avg (October) 3.8262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7830 3.6510 3.7208
February 3.7039 3.5551 3.6268
March 3.6825 3.4268 3.5470
April 3.8297 3.5523 3.6988
May 3.7570 3.5385 3.6392
June 3.5847 3.3885 3.5027
July 3.7002 3.4941 3.5823
August 3.6997 3.5171 3.6177
September 3.6514 3.4717 3.5503
October 3.8344 3.5235 3.6616
November 3.8115 3.5925 3.7080
December 3.7455 3.3755 3.5830