2017 SBD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5002 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4571 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4708 QAR

2017 SBD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.5002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 21, dropping to 0.4571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0431 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4635 to the December average rate of 0.4718, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5002 was up 6.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4690, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,501 QAR

2016 Average 2,301 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,285 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 215.74 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4886

0.4598

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.4658, compared to 0.4758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4658

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0385 QAR (High: 0.5002 / Low: 0.4617). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 QAR (High: 0.4701 / Low: 0.4668).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0385

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, 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 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.4862) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4604), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0258 (+5.60%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.4862

2016 Avg (November) 0.4604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4663	0.4585	0.4635
February	0.4702	0.4662	0.4679
March	0.4701	0.4668	0.4686
April	0.4692	0.4626	0.4656
May	0.4654	0.4571	0.4622
June	0.4801	0.4600	0.4667
July	0.4743	0.4625	0.4686
August	0.4791	0.4672	0.4726
September	0.4809	0.4674	0.4769
October	0.4879	0.4646	0.4788
November	0.5002	0.4617	0.4862
December	0.4763	0.4674	0.4718