2018 QAR to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |