2018 QAR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.4239 BTN

YEARLY LOW

17.3689 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.7736 BTN

2018 QAR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 20.4239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 17.3689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0551 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.4795 to the December average rate of 19.3729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.4239 was up 9.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.7365, 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 102,120 BTN

2017 Average 88,506 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 86,844 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,275.42 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.4902

17.2058

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BTN 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 18.0333, compared to 19.5139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4806 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0333

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.5139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.0427 BTN (High: 20.1698 / Low: 19.1271). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1068 BTN (High: 17.9069 / Low: 17.8001).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0427

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4783 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4783

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 20.2165) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.4088), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8077 (+16.13%).

2018 Avg (October) 20.2165

2017 Avg (October) 17.4088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.6082	17.3689	17.4795
February	17.8963	17.4883	17.6801
March	17.9069	17.8001	17.8575
April	18.3586	17.7853	18.0347
May	18.7503	18.2764	18.5361
June	18.8792	18.3925	18.6120
July	18.9555	18.7888	18.8607
August	19.4864	18.8036	19.1071
September	19.9621	19.4842	19.7881
October	20.4239	20.0103	20.2165
November	20.1698	19.1271	19.7382
December	19.7733	19.1470	19.3729