2018 QAR to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.3581 DJF

YEARLY LOW

48.0797 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

48.8394 DJF

2018 QAR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 49.3581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 48.0797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2784 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.0934 to the December average rate of 48.8196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 49.3581 was up 0.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 49.2778, 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 246,790 DJF

2017 Average 243,161 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 240,398 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,392.18 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

49.1446

48.5301

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to DJF 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 48.7915, compared to 48.8872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0957 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.7915

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.8872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.8253 DJF (High: 48.9049 / Low: 48.0797). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 DJF (High: 48.9016 / Low: 48.8812).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8253

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3252 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 49.0934) against the same month in 2017 (average: 49.0808), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0126 (+0.03%).

2018 Avg (January) 49.0934

2017 Avg (January) 49.0808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.3581	48.9605	49.0934
February	49.0369	48.5993	48.7682
March	48.6462	48.5929	48.6230
April	48.6293	48.4583	48.5813
May	48.9552	48.5856	48.7929
June	48.9016	48.8812	48.8904
July	48.9014	48.7833	48.8762
August	49.0868	48.8866	48.9112
September	49.0384	48.8200	48.9053
October	49.1123	48.8863	48.9043
November	49.2782	48.8830	48.9065
December	48.9049	48.0797	48.8196