YEARLY HIGH
2.0870 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.9611 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0248 QAR

2018 ANG to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 2.0870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 1.9611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1259 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0397 to the December average rate of 2.0531, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0870 was down 5.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,435 QAR
2017 Average 10,325 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 9,806 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 629.46 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0613
1.9639
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 2.0344, compared to 2.0152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0344
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0822 QAR (High: 2.0537 / Low: 1.9715). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 QAR (High: 2.0408 / Low: 2.0371).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0822
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0372 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.0531) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0547), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-0.08%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.0531
2017 Avg (December) 2.0547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0531 2.0303 2.0397
February 2.0408 2.0371 2.0395
March 2.0459 2.0375 2.0404
April 2.0482 2.0380 2.0400
May 2.0414 2.0262 2.0304
June 2.0296 2.0054 2.0166
July 2.0072 1.9636 1.9794
August 1.9793 1.9611 1.9720
September 2.0537 1.9715 1.9837
October 2.0578 2.0472 2.0514
November 2.0644 2.0498 2.0517
December 2.0870 2.0388 2.0531