YEARLY HIGH
0.9904 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.8386 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9093 QAR

2017 RON to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.9904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.8386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1518 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8596 to the December average rate of 0.9369, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9904 was up 5.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9345, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,952 QAR
2016 Average 4,488 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,193 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 759.04 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9760
0.8453
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to QAR 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 0.8704, compared to 0.9481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0778 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8704
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0632 QAR (High: 0.9904 / Low: 0.9273). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0181 QAR (High: 0.8684 / Low: 0.8503).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0632
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0283 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.9652) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8716), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0936 (+10.74%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.9652
2016 Avg (November) 0.8716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8737 0.8386 0.8596
February 0.8684 0.8503 0.8584
March 0.8685 0.8457 0.8562
April 0.8786 0.8516 0.8608
May 0.8985 0.8692 0.8843
June 0.9380 0.8897 0.9030
July 0.9490 0.9003 0.9258
August 0.9604 0.9298 0.9441
September 0.9687 0.9489 0.9593
October 0.9772 0.9219 0.9576
November 0.9904 0.9273 0.9652
December 0.9527 0.9255 0.9369