YEARLY HIGH
57.7409 GYD
YEARLY LOW
56.3754 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
57.2081 GYD

2018 QAR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 31, valuing the pair at 57.7409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 56.3754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3655 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.8838 to the December average rate of 57.3435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 57.7409 was up 0.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 57.4423, 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 288,705 GYD
2017 Average 282,059 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 281,877 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,827.58 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

57.4545
56.7817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to GYD 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 57.0412, compared to 57.3750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3338 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.0412
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.3750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.2597 GYD (High: 57.6916 / Low: 56.4319). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2832 GYD (High: 57.0016 / Low: 56.7183).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.2597
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2832

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0568 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0568

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 57.3979) against the same month in 2017 (average: 56.6497), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7482 (+1.32%).

2018 Avg (August) 57.3979
2017 Avg (August) 56.6497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.1769 56.3754 56.8838
February 57.0016 56.7183 56.8946
March 57.0704 56.6846 56.8377
April 57.4179 56.6110 56.8991
May 57.5372 56.8237 57.3746
June 57.5810 57.1228 57.3572
July 57.6241 56.5142 57.3303
August 57.7409 57.1785 57.3979
September 57.7409 57.1570 57.3972
October 57.5328 56.8692 57.3823
November 57.4895 57.0775 57.3984
December 57.6916 56.4319 57.3435