2018 QAR to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.7309 GMD

YEARLY LOW

12.9339 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.2068 GMD

2018 QAR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 13.7309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 12.9339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7970 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1863 to the December average rate of 13.5652, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.7309 was up 4.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.0957, 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 68,655 GMD

2017 Average 62,302 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 64,669 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,985.16 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.6783

12.8888

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to GMD 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 13.0109, compared to 13.4028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3919 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0109

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.3544 GMD (High: 13.5389 / Low: 13.1845). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0254 GMD (High: 12.9721 / Low: 12.9467).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3544

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0254

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1850 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1850

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 13.6125) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.4540), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1585 (+9.30%).

2018 Avg (November) 13.6125

2017 Avg (November) 12.4540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.3700	13.0724	13.1863
February	13.1609	12.9444	13.0013
March	13.1008	12.9599	12.9921
April	13.0223	12.9339	12.9698
May	12.9721	12.9467	12.9546
June	12.9837	12.9456	12.9612
July	13.2052	12.9561	13.1015
August	13.2401	13.1882	13.2154
September	13.5389	13.1845	13.3297
October	13.6583	13.5214	13.5926
November	13.7309	13.5813	13.6125
December	13.6226	13.3802	13.5652