YEARLY HIGH
0.2913 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2591 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2708 QAR

2017 SCR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.2913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0322 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2722 to the December average rate of 0.2634, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2913 was up 1.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2882, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,457 QAR
2016 Average 1,372 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,296 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 160.99 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2767
0.2622
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.2709, compared to 0.2707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0304 QAR (High: 0.2913 / Low: 0.2609). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 QAR (High: 0.2727 / Low: 0.2656).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0304
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

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 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.2755) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2729), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+0.94%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.2755
2016 Avg (November) 0.2729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2814 0.2676 0.2722
February 0.2764 0.2665 0.2708
March 0.2806 0.2668 0.2705
April 0.2792 0.2660 0.2702
May 0.2727 0.2656 0.2689
June 0.2877 0.2635 0.2730
July 0.2776 0.2648 0.2709
August 0.2766 0.2641 0.2695
September 0.2771 0.2656 0.2717
October 0.2829 0.2633 0.2730
November 0.2913 0.2609 0.2755
December 0.2755 0.2591 0.2634