2018 QAR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5826.9137 STD

YEARLY LOW

5403.2179 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

5673.0060 STD

2018 QAR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 5826.9137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 5403.2179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 423.6958 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5547.6777 to the December average rate of 5772.6854, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5826.9137 was down 9.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 6440.1082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,134,568 STD

2017 Average 29,560,142 STD

Yearly Trough Low 27,016,089 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,118,478.81 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5830.1314

5417.5738

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to STD 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 5565.9621, compared to 5780.0499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 214.0879 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5565.9621

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5780.0499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 211.3454 STD (High: 5805.8071 / Low: 5594.4617). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.2898 STD (High: 5781.6054 / Low: 5773.3155).

May Spread (Volatile) ±211.3454

September Spread (Stable) ±8.2898

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 95.7241 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -95.7241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 5783.3139) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5466.3462), the exchange rate shifted by +316.9677 (+5.80%).

2018 Avg (November) 5783.3139

2017 Avg (November) 5466.3462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5625.3543	5426.1303	5547.6777
February	5507.8221	5403.2179	5451.9536
March	5485.1679	5432.3562	5461.9024
April	5519.5043	5450.8966	5475.7508
May	5805.8071	5594.4617	5689.3430
June	5814.3342	5716.3295	5769.1448
July	5786.1586	5737.2804	5764.9254
August	5803.4598	5773.3605	5782.8049
September	5781.6054	5773.3155	5780.8185
October	5808.7784	5781.3703	5795.7516
November	5826.9137	5780.9893	5783.3139
December	5781.9595	5684.3905	5772.6854

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