YEARLY HIGH
0.2022 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1746 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1897 QAR

2018 MXN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.2022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.1746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0276 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1926 to the December average rate of 0.1816, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2022 was down 4.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2118, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,111 QAR
2017 Average 9,752 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 8,731 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,380.46 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2001
0.1778
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.1913, compared to 0.1880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1913
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0154 QAR (High: 0.1946 / Low: 0.1792). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 QAR (High: 0.1986 / Low: 0.1929).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0154
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

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 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.1982) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1944), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+1.99%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.1982
2017 Avg (April) 0.1944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1970 0.1847 0.1926
February 0.1986 0.1929 0.1953
March 0.2005 0.1931 0.1959
April 0.2022 0.1922 0.1982
May 0.1921 0.1823 0.1863
June 0.1844 0.1746 0.1797
July 0.1965 0.1824 0.1917
August 0.1973 0.1898 0.1931
September 0.1952 0.1879 0.1917
October 0.1946 0.1792 0.1899
November 0.1846 0.1767 0.1800
December 0.1853 0.1774 0.1816