YEARLY HIGH
0.0386 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0319 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0348 QAR

2017 XPF to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.0386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0324 to the December average rate of 0.0364, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0386 was up 10.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0351, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 193 QAR
2016 Average 169 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 159 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.50 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0380
0.0318
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0330, compared to 0.0365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0330
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0033 QAR (High: 0.0353 / Low: 0.0320). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 QAR (High: 0.0373 / Low: 0.0366).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0375) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0330), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+13.61%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0375
2016 Avg (November) 0.0330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0329 0.0319 0.0324
February 0.0353 0.0320 0.0325
March 0.0330 0.0320 0.0325
April 0.0332 0.0323 0.0326
May 0.0342 0.0330 0.0336
June 0.0357 0.0340 0.0345
July 0.0363 0.0345 0.0354
August 0.0370 0.0357 0.0362
September 0.0373 0.0366 0.0370
October 0.0375 0.0355 0.0368
November 0.0386 0.0360 0.0375
December 0.0370 0.0359 0.0364