YEARLY HIGH
0.7460 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.6894 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7351 XCD

2017 QAR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.7460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.6894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0566 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7422 to the December average rate of 0.7367, 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 0.7460 was up 0.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7440, 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 3,730 XCD
2016 Average 3,709 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 3,447 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 283.03 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7455
0.7070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to XCD 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 0.7410, compared to 0.7292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0534 XCD (High: 0.7428 / Low: 0.6894). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XCD (High: 0.7423 / Low: 0.7422).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0534
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.7386) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7413), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-0.36%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.7386
2016 Avg (August) 0.7413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7423 0.7422 0.7422
February 0.7426 0.7421 0.7422
March 0.7425 0.7421 0.7422
April 0.7424 0.7421 0.7423
May 0.7441 0.7421 0.7422
June 0.7422 0.7124 0.7351
July 0.7448 0.7238 0.7370
August 0.7460 0.7324 0.7386
September 0.7398 0.7265 0.7300
October 0.7423 0.7103 0.7227
November 0.7428 0.6894 0.7102
December 0.7438 0.7285 0.7367