2018 MDL to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2225 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2104 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2167 QAR

2018 MDL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.2225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.2104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2148 to the December average rate of 0.2123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2225 was down 0.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2247, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,113 QAR

2017 Average 1,000 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,052 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.50 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2223

0.2114

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.2181, compared to 0.2154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2181

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0067 QAR (High: 0.2185 / Low: 0.2118). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 QAR (High: 0.2225 / Low: 0.2196).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.2214) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1885), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0329 (+17.46%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.2214

2017 Avg (April) 0.1885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2185	0.2118	0.2148
February	0.2201	0.2160	0.2184
March	0.2213	0.2180	0.2198
April	0.2225	0.2196	0.2214
May	0.2206	0.2141	0.2183
June	0.2174	0.2142	0.2158
July	0.2198	0.2154	0.2179
August	0.2206	0.2167	0.2189
September	0.2185	0.2153	0.2167
October	0.2157	0.2116	0.2140
November	0.2142	0.2111	0.2127
December	0.2150	0.2104	0.2123