YEARLY HIGH
0.2396 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2336 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2358 QAR

2018 MVR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.2396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 0.2336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2363 to the December average rate of 0.2360, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2396 was down 6.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2575, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,198 QAR
2017 Average 1,191 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,168 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.29 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2365
0.2347
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 0.2357, compared to 0.2359 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) 0.2357
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0043 QAR (High: 0.2396 / Low: 0.2353). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 QAR (High: 0.2365 / Low: 0.2355).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.2360) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2381), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-0.91%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.2360
2017 Avg (December) 0.2381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2366 0.2353 0.2363
February 0.2365 0.2354 0.2359
March 0.2365 0.2355 0.2357
April 0.2365 0.2339 0.2360
May 0.2357 0.2336 0.2348
June 0.2364 0.2348 0.2357
July 0.2364 0.2342 0.2360
August 0.2364 0.2346 0.2358
September 0.2368 0.2355 0.2361
October 0.2364 0.2344 0.2359
November 0.2357 0.2337 0.2355
December 0.2396 0.2353 0.2360