YEARLY HIGH
2.9556 QAR
YEARLY LOW
2.5611 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7225 QAR

2018 AUD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 2.9556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 2.5611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3946 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8957 to the December average rate of 2.6110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.9556 was down 1.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9865, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,778 QAR
2017 Average 14,101 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 12,805 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,972.78 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9268
2.5540
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2.8084, compared to 2.6365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1238 QAR (High: 2.6849 / Low: 2.5611). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0480 QAR (High: 2.7198 / Low: 2.6718).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1238
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0480

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0552 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0552

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.8957) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7152), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1805 (+6.65%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.8957
2017 Avg (January) 2.7152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9556 2.8323 2.8957
February 2.9274 2.8274 2.8647
March 2.8696 2.7894 2.8245
April 2.8358 2.7424 2.7962
May 2.7663 2.7115 2.7410
June 2.7908 2.6730 2.7281
July 2.7198 2.6718 2.6965
August 2.7041 2.6183 2.6670
September 2.6572 2.5884 2.6210
October 2.6317 2.5670 2.5850
November 2.6701 2.6123 2.6387
December 2.6849 2.5611 2.6110