YEARLY HIGH
0.0035 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0032 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0033 QAR

2018 KRW to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.0035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 0.0032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0034 to the December average rate of 0.0032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0035 was down 3.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,265 QAR
2017 Average 16,274 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 15,889 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,375.56 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0034
0.0032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0034, compared to 0.0032 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) 0.0034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0002 QAR (High: 0.0034 / Low: 0.0032). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.0034 / Low: 0.0034).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, 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 (April 2018: 0.0034) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0032), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+6.03%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0034
2017 Avg (April) 0.0032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0034 0.0034 0.0034
February 0.0034 0.0033 0.0034
March 0.0034 0.0034 0.0034
April 0.0035 0.0034 0.0034
May 0.0034 0.0034 0.0034
June 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
July 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
August 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
September 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033
October 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
November 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
December 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032