2018 QAR to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9205 CNY

YEARLY LOW

1.7217 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8166 CNY

2018 QAR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 1.9205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 1.7217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1988 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7654 to the December average rate of 1.8901, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9205 was up 0.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9117, 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 9,602 CNY

2017 Average 9,192 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 8,608 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 994.07 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9236

1.7125

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CNY 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 1.7490, compared to 1.8841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7490

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0682 CNY (High: 1.7956 / Low: 1.7274). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 CNY (High: 1.8921 / Low: 1.8739).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0682

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0289 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.9060) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7402), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1658 (+9.53%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.9060

2017 Avg (November) 1.7402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7956	1.7274	1.7654
February	1.7457	1.7217	1.7366
March	1.7465	1.7229	1.7363
April	1.7405	1.7217	1.7301
May	1.7635	1.7371	1.7498
June	1.8203	1.7545	1.7761
July	1.8719	1.8172	1.8446
August	1.9049	1.8685	1.8808
September	1.8921	1.8739	1.8826
October	1.9159	1.8865	1.9009
November	1.9205	1.8926	1.9060
December	1.9113	1.8653	1.8901