YEARLY HIGH
1.8271 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.6848 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7496 QAR

2018 FJD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 1.8271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 1.6848.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1422 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8016 to the December average rate of 1.7179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8271 was down 2.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8796, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,135 QAR
2017 Average 8,930 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 8,424 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 711.19 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8147
1.6866
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.7810, compared to 1.7181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0629 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7810
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0570 QAR (High: 1.8271 / Low: 1.7700). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0243 QAR (High: 1.7654 / Low: 1.7411).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0570
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0243

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 0.0334 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.8016) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7487), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0529 (+3.03%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.8016
2017 Avg (January) 1.7487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8271 1.7700 1.8016
February 1.8271 1.7903 1.8040
March 1.8142 1.7786 1.7937
April 1.8058 1.7583 1.7843
May 1.7654 1.7411 1.7509
June 1.7735 1.7297 1.7518
July 1.7493 1.7240 1.7357
August 1.7429 1.7051 1.7248
September 1.7287 1.6994 1.7139
October 1.7175 1.6848 1.6973
November 1.7324 1.6869 1.7190
December 1.7439 1.6966 1.7179