YEARLY HIGH
0.6446 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.5833 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6163 TOP

2017 QAR to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.6446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.5833.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0614 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6321 to the December average rate of 0.6237, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6446 was up 0.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6422, 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 3,223 TOP
2016 Average 3,092 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 2,916 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 306.82 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6401
0.5928
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to TOP 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 0.6277, compared to 0.6048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0464 TOP (High: 0.6296 / Low: 0.5833). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 TOP (High: 0.6358 / Low: 0.6284).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0464
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.6361) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6185), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0176 (+2.85%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.6361
2016 Avg (May) 0.6185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6372 0.6276 0.6321
February 0.6296 0.6164 0.6205
March 0.6333 0.6173 0.6280
April 0.6358 0.6284 0.6308
May 0.6446 0.6310 0.6361
June 0.6300 0.5972 0.6189
July 0.6178 0.6007 0.6099
August 0.6130 0.5939 0.6023
September 0.6075 0.5934 0.5976
October 0.6202 0.5878 0.5985
November 0.6296 0.5833 0.5967
December 0.6325 0.6177 0.6237