YEARLY HIGH
0.0157 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0145 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0147 QAR

2017 YER to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.0157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.0145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0146 to the December average rate of 0.0147, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0157 was down 7.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0170, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78 QAR
2016 Average 76 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 72 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.96 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0153
0.0145
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0146, compared to 0.0148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0011 QAR (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0145). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 QAR (High: 0.0146 / Low: 0.0145).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0152) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0146), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+4.44%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0152
2016 Avg (November) 0.0146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0146 0.0145 0.0146
February 0.0146 0.0146 0.0146
March 0.0146 0.0145 0.0146
April 0.0146 0.0145 0.0145
May 0.0146 0.0145 0.0145
June 0.0152 0.0146 0.0147
July 0.0149 0.0145 0.0147
August 0.0147 0.0145 0.0146
September 0.0149 0.0146 0.0148
October 0.0152 0.0145 0.0149
November 0.0157 0.0145 0.0152
December 0.0148 0.0145 0.0147