YEARLY HIGH
0.2775 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2533 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2686 CHF

2018 QAR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.2775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.2533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0242 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2640 to the December average rate of 0.2721, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2775 was down 1.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2818, 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 1,387 CHF
2017 Average 1,339 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,267 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.89 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2768
0.2548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CHF 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 0.2655, compared to 0.2718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2655
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0144 CHF (High: 0.2703 / Low: 0.2558). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 CHF (High: 0.2754 / Low: 0.2714).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2749) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2605), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0144 (+5.54%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2749
2017 Avg (November) 0.2605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2703 0.2558 0.2640
February 0.2593 0.2533 0.2566
March 0.2627 0.2573 0.2603
April 0.2721 0.2624 0.2660
May 0.2762 0.2705 0.2739
June 0.2740 0.2694 0.2719
July 0.2754 0.2714 0.2731
August 0.2739 0.2659 0.2717
September 0.2697 0.2633 0.2660
October 0.2769 0.2702 0.2731
November 0.2775 0.2728 0.2749
December 0.2743 0.2695 0.2721