YEARLY HIGH
0.5935 FJD
YEARLY LOW
0.5473 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5718 FJD

2018 QAR to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.5935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.5473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0462 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5551 to the December average rate of 0.5822, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5935 was up 1.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5859, 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 2,968 FJD
2017 Average 2,801 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 2,737 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 231.03 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5927
0.5509
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to FJD 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 0.5616, compared to 0.5821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0176 FJD (High: 0.5650 / Low: 0.5473). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 FJD (High: 0.5744 / Low: 0.5664).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0176
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.5892) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5477), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0415 (+7.58%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.5892
2017 Avg (October) 0.5477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5650 0.5473 0.5551
February 0.5586 0.5473 0.5543
March 0.5623 0.5512 0.5575
April 0.5687 0.5538 0.5605
May 0.5744 0.5664 0.5711
June 0.5781 0.5639 0.5709
July 0.5800 0.5716 0.5761
August 0.5865 0.5737 0.5798
September 0.5884 0.5785 0.5835
October 0.5935 0.5823 0.5892
November 0.5928 0.5772 0.5817
December 0.5894 0.5734 0.5822