YEARLY HIGH
0.0572 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0470 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0540 QAR

2018 HTG to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0564 to the December average rate of 0.0480, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0572 was down 7.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0616, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 286 QAR
2017 Average 283 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 235 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.91 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0576
0.0471
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0563, compared to 0.0518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0024 QAR (High: 0.0549 / Low: 0.0524). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 QAR (High: 0.0569 / Low: 0.0566).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0564) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0545), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+3.55%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0564
2017 Avg (January) 0.0545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0572 0.0554 0.0564
February 0.0569 0.0566 0.0568
March 0.0568 0.0562 0.0565
April 0.0567 0.0558 0.0562
May 0.0568 0.0558 0.0563
June 0.0566 0.0547 0.0553
July 0.0561 0.0539 0.0548
August 0.0549 0.0524 0.0540
September 0.0528 0.0521 0.0525
October 0.0522 0.0505 0.0515
November 0.0512 0.0494 0.0501
December 0.0494 0.0470 0.0480