2018 AWG to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0574 QAR

YEARLY LOW

2.0065 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0315 QAR

2018 AWG to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 2.0574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 2.0065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0509 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0331 to the December average rate of 2.0257, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0574 was down 6.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1938, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,287 QAR

2017 Average 10,241 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 10,032 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 254.45 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0418

2.0201

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 2.0362, compared to 2.0269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0362

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0360 QAR (High: 2.0574 / Low: 2.0214). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 QAR (High: 2.0378 / Low: 2.0341).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0360

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.0257) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0513), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0256 (-1.25%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.0257

2017 Avg (December) 2.0513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0358	2.0257	2.0331
February	2.0401	2.0221	2.0331
March	2.0486	2.0370	2.0400
April	2.0517	2.0338	2.0390
May	2.0398	2.0306	2.0359
June	2.0378	2.0341	2.0361
July	2.0380	2.0267	2.0355
August	2.0329	2.0236	2.0306
September	2.0317	2.0200	2.0252
October	2.0228	2.0135	2.0222
November	2.0229	2.0065	2.0219
December	2.0574	2.0214	2.0257