YEARLY HIGH
0.3841 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.3355 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3642 QAR

2017 VEF to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.3841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.3355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0486 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3646 to the December average rate of 0.3564, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3841 was down 33.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5774, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,920 QAR
2016 Average 2,087 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,678 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 242.80 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3714
0.3550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.3640, compared to 0.3644 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) 0.3640
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0484 QAR (High: 0.3841 / Low: 0.3357). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 QAR (High: 0.3647 / Low: 0.3643).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0484
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.3683) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3649), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+0.91%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.3683
2016 Avg (November) 0.3649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3650 0.3643 0.3646
February 0.3647 0.3643 0.3646
March 0.3647 0.3643 0.3646
April 0.3647 0.3578 0.3621
May 0.3647 0.3572 0.3615
June 0.3752 0.3597 0.3664
July 0.3696 0.3582 0.3633
August 0.3684 0.3504 0.3606
September 0.3721 0.3645 0.3677
October 0.3788 0.3575 0.3700
November 0.3841 0.3357 0.3683
December 0.3716 0.3355 0.3564