YEARLY HIGH
0.2760 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.2551 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2720 USD

2017 QAR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.2760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.2551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0209 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2746 to the December average rate of 0.2726, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2760 was up 0.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2749, 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 1,380 USD
2016 Average 1,373 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,276 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.73 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2758
0.2616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to USD 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 0.2742, compared to 0.2698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0198 USD (High: 0.2749 / Low: 0.2551). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.2747 / Low: 0.2746).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0198
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2733) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2746), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-0.49%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2733
2016 Avg (August) 0.2746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2747 0.2746 0.2746
February 0.2748 0.2746 0.2746
March 0.2747 0.2746 0.2746
April 0.2747 0.2746 0.2746
May 0.2753 0.2746 0.2746
June 0.2746 0.2636 0.2720
July 0.2756 0.2678 0.2727
August 0.2760 0.2710 0.2733
September 0.2737 0.2688 0.2701
October 0.2747 0.2628 0.2674
November 0.2749 0.2551 0.2628
December 0.2752 0.2695 0.2726