2018 NZD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6942 QAR

YEARLY LOW

2.3426 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5214 QAR

2018 NZD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.6942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 2.3426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3517 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6405 to the December average rate of 2.4815, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6942 was down 2.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7630, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,471 QAR

2017 Average 13,069 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 11,713 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,758.29 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6880

2.3466

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 2.6056, compared to 2.4372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6056

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.1248 QAR (High: 2.6872 / Low: 2.5623). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0501 QAR (High: 2.4932 / Low: 2.4431).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1248

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0501

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1045 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.6595) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6286), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0309 (+1.18%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.6595

2017 Avg (February) 2.6286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6848	2.5733	2.6405
February	2.6942	2.6248	2.6595
March	2.6692	2.6139	2.6410
April	2.6872	2.5623	2.6356
May	2.5633	2.4989	2.5311
June	2.5627	2.4587	2.5260
July	2.4932	2.4431	2.4725
August	2.4736	2.3875	2.4257
September	2.4340	2.3721	2.4025
October	2.4041	2.3426	2.3750
November	2.5045	2.4209	2.4662
December	2.5265	2.4396	2.4815