YEARLY HIGH
13.9137 DOP
YEARLY LOW
13.2229 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.6192 DOP

2018 QAR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 13.9137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 13.2229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6908 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3219 to the December average rate of 13.8177, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.9137 was up 4.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.3446, 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 69,568 DOP
2017 Average 64,367 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 66,115 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,453.88 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.8673
13.2723
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to DOP 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 13.5184, compared to 13.7200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.3390 DOP (High: 13.7845 / Low: 13.4455). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0483 DOP (High: 13.6252 / Low: 13.5769).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3390
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0483

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 13.8177) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.1716), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6462 (+4.91%).

2018 Avg (December) 13.8177
2017 Avg (December) 13.1716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3954 13.2229 13.3219
February 13.5377 13.3397 13.4359
March 13.6181 13.4899 13.5576
April 13.6106 13.5536 13.5898
May 13.6252 13.5769 13.6031
June 13.6651 13.5710 13.6023
July 13.6873 13.5813 13.6340
August 13.7558 13.6487 13.6910
September 13.7596 13.6670 13.7272
October 13.7845 13.4455 13.7182
November 13.8149 13.6789 13.7320
December 13.9137 13.5962 13.8177