YEARLY HIGH
1.4505 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.3404 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3606 QAR

2017 XCD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 1.4505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 1.3404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1101 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3473 to the December average rate of 1.3574, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4505 was up 7.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3512, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,252 QAR
2016 Average 6,740 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 6,702 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 550.27 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4147
1.3411
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.3495, compared to 1.3718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3495
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1042 QAR (High: 1.4505 / Low: 1.3462). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 QAR (High: 1.3474 / Low: 1.3471).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1042
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0512 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0512

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.4085) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3487), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0598 (+4.43%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.4085
2016 Avg (November) 1.3487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3474 1.3471 1.3473
February 1.3475 1.3467 1.3473
March 1.3475 1.3468 1.3473
April 1.3476 1.3469 1.3473
May 1.3476 1.3439 1.3473
June 1.4037 1.3474 1.3605
July 1.3815 1.3426 1.3569
August 1.3654 1.3404 1.3539
September 1.3765 1.3517 1.3700
October 1.4079 1.3472 1.3839
November 1.4505 1.3462 1.4085
December 1.3728 1.3445 1.3574