2018 HKD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4740 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4614 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4646 QAR

2018 HKD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.4740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.4614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0126 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4655 to the December average rate of 0.4662, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4740 was down 5.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5018, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,850 QAR

2017 Average 11,797 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 11,536 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 314.30 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4665

0.4635

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HKD 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 0.4645, compared to 0.4646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4645

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0093 QAR (High: 0.4740 / Low: 0.4647). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 QAR (High: 0.4641 / Low: 0.4638).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.4662) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4696), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0033 (-0.71%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.4662

2017 Avg (December) 0.4696

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4662	0.4635	0.4655
February	0.4658	0.4652	0.4655
March	0.4652	0.4639	0.4644
April	0.4642	0.4636	0.4639
May	0.4641	0.4635	0.4639
June	0.4641	0.4638	0.4640
July	0.4642	0.4638	0.4639
August	0.4640	0.4621	0.4637
September	0.4667	0.4638	0.4646
October	0.4651	0.4623	0.4645
November	0.4657	0.4614	0.4649
December	0.4740	0.4647	0.4662