YEARLY HIGH
31.3763 XPF
YEARLY LOW
25.9261 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.8483 XPF

2017 QAR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 31.3763. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 25.9261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4502 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.9078 to the December average rate of 27.4713, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 31.3763 was down 0.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 31.6043, 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 156,882 XPF
2016 Average 148,098 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 129,631 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,250.95 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

31.3283
26.2816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to XPF 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 30.3233, compared to 27.3732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9501 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.3233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.3732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 2.9063 XPF (High: 31.2056 / Low: 28.2992). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5622 XPF (High: 27.3381 / Low: 26.7759).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.9063
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5622

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9539 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 30.9078) against the same month in 2016 (average: 30.1560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7518 (+2.49%).

2017 Avg (January) 30.9078
2016 Avg (January) 30.1560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.3763 30.4301 30.9078
February 31.2056 28.2992 30.8006
March 31.2397 30.2796 30.7656
April 31.0074 30.0831 30.6989
May 30.2657 29.2741 29.7450
June 29.4195 28.0313 29.0219
July 29.0205 27.5824 28.2612
August 27.9758 27.0530 27.5932
September 27.3381 26.7759 27.0540
October 28.1536 26.6438 27.1574
November 27.7610 25.9261 26.7022
December 27.8630 27.0453 27.4713