YEARLY HIGH
0.0177 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0173 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0175 QAR

2018 GYD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 1, dropping to 0.0173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0176 to the December average rate of 0.0174, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0177 was down 6.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0189, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 89 QAR
2017 Average 89 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 87 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.10 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0176
0.0174
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0175, compared to 0.0174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0004 QAR (High: 0.0177 / Low: 0.0173). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.0176 / Low: 0.0175).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0176) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0176), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.14%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0176
2017 Avg (January) 0.0176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0177 0.0175 0.0176
February 0.0176 0.0175 0.0176
March 0.0176 0.0175 0.0176
April 0.0177 0.0174 0.0176
May 0.0176 0.0174 0.0174
June 0.0175 0.0174 0.0174
July 0.0177 0.0174 0.0174
August 0.0175 0.0173 0.0174
September 0.0175 0.0173 0.0174
October 0.0176 0.0174 0.0174
November 0.0175 0.0174 0.0174
December 0.0177 0.0173 0.0174