2017 SAR to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0453 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9659 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9805 QAR

2017 SAR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 1.0453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.9659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0794 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9709 to the December average rate of 0.9782, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0453 was up 7.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9736, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,226 QAR

2016 Average 4,854 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,830 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 396.88 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0195

0.9662

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.9724, compared to 0.9885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9724

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9885

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0752 QAR (High: 1.0453 / Low: 0.9701). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 QAR (High: 0.9711 / Low: 0.9704).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0752

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0368 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.0150) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9706), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0444 (+4.57%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.0150

2016 Avg (November) 0.9706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9713	0.9705	0.9709
February	0.9711	0.9704	0.9709
March	0.9711	0.9704	0.9710
April	0.9711	0.9671	0.9707
May	0.9711	0.9684	0.9709
June	1.0112	0.9710	0.9804
July	0.9957	0.9675	0.9779
August	0.9839	0.9659	0.9757
September	0.9919	0.9741	0.9872
October	1.0145	0.9709	0.9972
November	1.0453	0.9701	1.0150
December	0.9893	0.9701	0.9782