YEARLY HIGH
0.2055 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1811 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1963 XDR

2017 QAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.1811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0244 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2032 to the December average rate of 0.1926, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2055 was up 0.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2054, 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 1,027 XDR
2016 Average 988 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 906 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.83 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2049
0.1850
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to XDR 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 0.2011, compared to 0.1914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0136 XDR (High: 0.1947 / Low: 0.1811). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 XDR (High: 0.2036 / Low: 0.2012).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2032) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1987), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+2.28%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2032
2016 Avg (January) 0.1987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2055 0.2019 0.2032
February 0.2036 0.2012 0.2026
March 0.2041 0.2009 0.2028
April 0.2031 0.2003 0.2018
May 0.2011 0.1984 0.1997
June 0.1985 0.1911 0.1967
July 0.1982 0.1925 0.1954
August 0.1959 0.1907 0.1937
September 0.1921 0.1887 0.1901
October 0.1954 0.1863 0.1898
November 0.1947 0.1811 0.1866
December 0.1944 0.1900 0.1926