YEARLY HIGH
0.0175 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0101 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0103 QAR

2018 MRO to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.0175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0103 to the December average rate of 0.0102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0175 was up 58.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0111, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88 QAR
2017 Average 51 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 51 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.93 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0107
0.0101
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0102, compared to 0.0103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0074 QAR (High: 0.0175 / Low: 0.0102). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 QAR (High: 0.0103 / Low: 0.0102).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0107) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+2.97%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0107
2017 Avg (October) 0.0104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0103 0.0102 0.0103
February 0.0103 0.0102 0.0102
March 0.0103 0.0102 0.0102
April 0.0103 0.0102 0.0102
May 0.0102 0.0102 0.0102
June 0.0102 0.0102 0.0102
July 0.0102 0.0102 0.0102
August 0.0102 0.0102 0.0102
September 0.0102 0.0102 0.0102
October 0.0175 0.0102 0.0107
November 0.0102 0.0101 0.0102
December 0.0104 0.0102 0.0102