2018 NPR to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0360 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0306 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0334 QAR

2018 NPR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0358 to the December average rate of 0.0323, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0360 was down 4.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0378, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 180 QAR

2017 Average 177 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 153 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.95 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0362

0.0304

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NPR 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 0.0347, compared to 0.0320 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) 0.0347

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0017 QAR (High: 0.0327 / Low: 0.0310). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 QAR (High: 0.0351 / Low: 0.0349).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0358) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+6.95%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0358

2017 Avg (January) 0.0334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0360	0.0355	0.0358
February	0.0357	0.0349	0.0354
March	0.0351	0.0349	0.0350
April	0.0351	0.0340	0.0347
May	0.0342	0.0333	0.0337
June	0.0340	0.0331	0.0336
July	0.0333	0.0330	0.0331
August	0.0332	0.0321	0.0327
September	0.0321	0.0313	0.0316
October	0.0312	0.0306	0.0309
November	0.0327	0.0310	0.0317
December	0.0326	0.0316	0.0323