YEARLY HIGH
0.2963 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2608 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2764 QAR

2017 SZL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.2963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.2608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0355 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2688 to the December average rate of 0.2795, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2963 was up 8.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2732, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,481 QAR
2016 Average 1,242 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,304 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.31 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2872
0.2671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.2762, compared to 0.2766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0293 QAR (High: 0.2963 / Low: 0.2670). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 QAR (High: 0.2739 / Low: 0.2643).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0293
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2795) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2624), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0171 (+6.51%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2795
2016 Avg (December) 0.2624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2739 0.2643 0.2688
February 0.2813 0.2700 0.2758
March 0.2918 0.2716 0.2820
April 0.2815 0.2611 0.2705
May 0.2826 0.2662 0.2749
June 0.2951 0.2790 0.2855
July 0.2862 0.2703 0.2792
August 0.2843 0.2703 0.2765
September 0.2880 0.2739 0.2817
October 0.2838 0.2608 0.2732
November 0.2784 0.2624 0.2698
December 0.2963 0.2670 0.2795