YEARLY HIGH
0.0068 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0062 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0064 QAR

2017 SOS to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.0068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.0062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0063 to the December average rate of 0.0063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0068 was up 3.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34 QAR
2016 Average 31 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 31 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.97 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0066
0.0063
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0063, compared to 0.0064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0005 QAR (High: 0.0068 / Low: 0.0063). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.0063 / Low: 0.0062).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0066) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0063), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+3.63%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0066
2016 Avg (November) 0.0063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063
February 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063
March 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063
April 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063
May 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063
June 0.0066 0.0062 0.0063
July 0.0065 0.0062 0.0063
August 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063
September 0.0064 0.0063 0.0064
October 0.0066 0.0062 0.0065
November 0.0068 0.0063 0.0066
December 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063