YEARLY HIGH
0.5099 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.4792 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4940 ANG

2018 QAR to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.5099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.4792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0308 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4903 to the December average rate of 0.4871, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5099 was up 3.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4925, 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 2,550 ANG
2017 Average 2,422 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 2,396 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153.79 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5091
0.4851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to ANG 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 0.4916, compared to 0.4964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0203 ANG (High: 0.5072 / Low: 0.4869). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 ANG (High: 0.4909 / Low: 0.4900).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0203
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0167 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.5071) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0211 (+4.34%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.5071
2017 Avg (August) 0.4860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4925 0.4871 0.4903
February 0.4909 0.4900 0.4903
March 0.4908 0.4888 0.4901
April 0.4907 0.4882 0.4902
May 0.4935 0.4898 0.4925
June 0.4986 0.4927 0.4959
July 0.5093 0.4982 0.5052
August 0.5099 0.5052 0.5071
September 0.5072 0.4869 0.5042
October 0.4885 0.4860 0.4875
November 0.4878 0.4844 0.4874
December 0.4905 0.4792 0.4871