YEARLY HIGH
0.0065 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0058 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0063 QAR

2018 CRC to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.0058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0064 to the December average rate of 0.0061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0065 was down 6.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0069, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32 QAR
2017 Average 32 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 29 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.17 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0065
0.0059
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CRC 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 0.0064, compared to 0.0062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0003 QAR (High: 0.0063 / Low: 0.0060). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 QAR (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0064).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0064) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0066), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-2.85%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0064
2017 Avg (January) 0.0066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0065 0.0064 0.0064
February 0.0064 0.0063 0.0064
March 0.0064 0.0064 0.0064
April 0.0065 0.0064 0.0064
May 0.0064 0.0064 0.0064
June 0.0064 0.0064 0.0064
July 0.0064 0.0064 0.0064
August 0.0064 0.0064 0.0064
September 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
October 0.0063 0.0060 0.0062
November 0.0061 0.0058 0.0060
December 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061