2018 CNY to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5808 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.5207 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5513 QAR

2018 CNY to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 0.5808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.5207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0601 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5665 to the December average rate of 0.5291, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5808 was down 1.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5913, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,521 QAR

2017 Average 13,611 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 13,018 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,503.27 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5834

0.5193

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.5718, compared to 0.5308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5718

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0220 QAR (High: 0.5789 / Low: 0.5569). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 QAR (High: 0.5336 / Low: 0.5285).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0220

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5759) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5297), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0461 (+8.71%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5759

2017 Avg (February) 0.5297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5789	0.5569	0.5665
February	0.5808	0.5728	0.5759
March	0.5804	0.5726	0.5759
April	0.5808	0.5745	0.5780
May	0.5757	0.5671	0.5715
June	0.5700	0.5494	0.5631
July	0.5503	0.5342	0.5422
August	0.5352	0.5250	0.5317
September	0.5336	0.5285	0.5312
October	0.5301	0.5220	0.5261
November	0.5284	0.5207	0.5247
December	0.5361	0.5232	0.5291