2018 NAD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3155 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2404 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2772 QAR

2018 NAD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.3155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.2404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0750 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2988 to the December average rate of 0.2562, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3155 was up 6.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2964, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,577 QAR

2017 Average 1,383 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,202 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 375.10 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3138

0.2433

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.2968, compared to 0.2575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2968

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0259 QAR (High: 0.2895 / Low: 0.2636). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 QAR (High: 0.3129 / Low: 0.3024).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0259

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3079) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2758), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0321 (+11.65%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3079

2017 Avg (February) 0.2758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3087	0.2918	0.2988
February	0.3155	0.2995	0.3079
March	0.3129	0.3024	0.3073
April	0.3077	0.2927	0.3009
May	0.2968	0.2858	0.2909
June	0.2895	0.2636	0.2753
July	0.2778	0.2630	0.2706
August	0.2753	0.2505	0.2600
September	0.2579	0.2404	0.2492
October	0.2574	0.2451	0.2510
November	0.2659	0.2516	0.2582
December	0.2663	0.2499	0.2562