2018 QAR to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2529.5256 GNF

YEARLY LOW

2453.9962 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2485.4648 GNF

2018 QAR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 2529.5256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 2453.9962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 75.5294 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2474.6780 to the December average rate of 2510.5478, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2529.5256 was down 3.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 2611.6541, 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 12,647,628 GNF

2017 Average 12,410,491 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 12,269,981 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 377,646.98 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2514.2340

2470.0000

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QAR to GNF 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 2476.1115, compared to 2494.8181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.7066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2476.1115

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2494.8181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 54.7424 GNF (High: 2529.5256 / Low: 2474.7831). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.3130 GNF (High: 2482.8344 / Low: 2476.5214).

December Spread (Volatile) ±54.7424

June Spread (Stable) ±6.3130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9438 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2510.5478) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2458.4772), the exchange rate shifted by +52.0706 (+2.12%).

2018 Avg (December) 2510.5478

2017 Avg (December) 2458.4772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2483.1355	2468.5474	2474.6780
February	2480.7001	2470.1264	2473.8163
March	2481.8326	2471.1724	2473.6862
April	2480.0886	2464.0973	2477.2957
May	2482.3132	2471.5219	2476.3519
June	2482.8344	2476.5214	2480.8409
July	2497.8715	2479.0833	2485.4891
August	2499.2447	2453.9962	2485.5770
September	2506.8662	2482.6645	2489.6760
October	2506.1796	2476.9804	2494.8087
November	2521.2854	2486.6600	2502.8097
December	2529.5256	2474.7831	2510.5478