2018 QAR to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0168 AED

YEARLY LOW

0.9918 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0087 AED

2018 QAR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 1.0168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.9918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0249 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0090 to the December average rate of 1.0073, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0168 was up 0.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,084 AED

2017 Average 4,996 AED

Yearly Trough Low 4,959 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 124.56 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0093

1.0071

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to AED 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 1.0088, compared to 1.0087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0088

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0171 AED (High: 1.0089 / Low: 0.9918). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AED (High: 1.0089 / Low: 1.0088).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0171

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.0091) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9652), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0439 (+4.55%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.0091

2017 Avg (November) 0.9652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0130	1.0079	1.0090
February	1.0097	1.0084	1.0088
March	1.0089	1.0084	1.0087
April	1.0094	1.0086	1.0088
May	1.0096	1.0086	1.0088
June	1.0089	1.0086	1.0088
July	1.0089	1.0088	1.0088
August	1.0127	1.0087	1.0091
September	1.0089	1.0074	1.0087
October	1.0135	1.0087	1.0090
November	1.0168	1.0087	1.0091
December	1.0089	0.9918	1.0073