2018 QAR to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

171.5667 CRC

YEARLY LOW

154.7265 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

158.3750 CRC

2018 QAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 171.5667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 154.7265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.8402 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.8169 to the December average rate of 164.1394, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 171.5667 was up 5.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 162.8988, 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 857,834 CRC

2017 Average 769,598 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 773,633 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,200.95 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

168.8657

154.2185

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CRC 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 155.9132, compared to 160.8368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 155.9132

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 160.8368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 7.6337 CRC (High: 166.6668 / Low: 159.0332). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4943 CRC (High: 155.7018 / Low: 155.2075).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.6337

May Spread (Stable) ±0.4943

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.5057 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 167.6451) against the same month in 2017 (average: 149.3042), the exchange rate shifted by +18.3409 (+12.28%).

2018 Avg (November) 167.6451

2017 Avg (November) 149.3042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	156.4118	154.7265	155.8169
February	157.5943	155.8411	156.8746
March	156.5665	155.5136	156.1276
April	155.7787	154.9492	155.4913
May	155.7018	155.2075	155.4391
June	156.1728	155.2306	155.7299
July	156.2088	155.6209	155.7870
August	157.1421	155.6324	155.9566
September	160.6495	157.1244	159.0487
October	166.6668	159.0332	162.4439
November	171.5667	164.3749	167.6451
December	166.0857	161.1467	164.1394