YEARLY HIGH
4.5553 QAR
YEARLY LOW
4.0872 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3020 QAR

2018 EUR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 4.5553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 4.0872.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4681 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4412 to the December average rate of 4.1489, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.5553 was down 1.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.6028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,776 QAR
2017 Average 20,789 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 20,436 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,340.45 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.5315
4.1015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 4.4091, compared to 4.1950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1836 QAR (High: 4.5268 / Low: 4.3432). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0418 QAR (High: 4.2805 / Low: 4.2388).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1836
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0418

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 0.1652 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1652

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 4.4956) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.8749), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6207 (+16.02%).

2018 Avg (February) 4.4956
2017 Avg (February) 3.8749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5268 4.3432 4.4412
February 4.5553 4.4402 4.4956
March 4.5357 4.4596 4.4916
April 4.5090 4.3990 4.4696
May 4.3660 4.2009 4.3044
June 4.2978 4.2100 4.2521
July 4.2805 4.2388 4.2579
August 4.2641 4.1294 4.2009
September 4.2879 4.2097 4.2427
October 4.2200 4.1197 4.1824
November 4.1711 4.0872 4.1373
December 4.1878 4.1220 4.1489