YEARLY HIGH
0.2408 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1898 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2228 QAR

2017 ARS to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.2408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0511 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2292 to the December average rate of 0.2071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2408 was down 14.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2813, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,204 QAR
2016 Average 1,236 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 949 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 255.27 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2404
0.2041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.2326, compared to 0.2130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2326
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0258 QAR (High: 0.2156 / Low: 0.1898). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 QAR (High: 0.2306 / Low: 0.2264).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0258
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.2374) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2530), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0156 (-6.18%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.2374
2016 Avg (April) 0.2530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2306 0.2264 0.2292
February 0.2370 0.2305 0.2339
March 0.2382 0.2330 0.2346
April 0.2408 0.2352 0.2374
May 0.2384 0.2250 0.2319
June 0.2327 0.2246 0.2284
July 0.2268 0.2039 0.2137
August 0.2157 0.2056 0.2101
September 0.2186 0.2113 0.2149
October 0.2195 0.2063 0.2143
November 0.2242 0.2089 0.2177
December 0.2156 0.1898 0.2071