2018 QAR to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1672 HKD

YEARLY LOW

2.1097 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1524 HKD

2018 QAR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 2.1672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 2.1097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0575 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1481 to the December average rate of 2.1450, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1672 was up 0.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1597, 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 10,836 HKD

2017 Average 10,598 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 10,549 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 287.41 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1576

2.1438

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to HKD 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 2.1526, compared to 2.1522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1526

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0420 HKD (High: 2.1517 / Low: 2.1097). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 HKD (High: 2.1559 / Low: 2.1545).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0420

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.1508) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0512), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0996 (+4.85%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.1508

2017 Avg (November) 2.0512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1577	2.1450	2.1481
February	2.1496	2.1470	2.1481
March	2.1557	2.1498	2.1533
April	2.1570	2.1541	2.1554
May	2.1577	2.1545	2.1557
June	2.1559	2.1545	2.1552
July	2.1559	2.1541	2.1555
August	2.1642	2.1553	2.1565
September	2.1562	2.1427	2.1523
October	2.1632	2.1500	2.1531
November	2.1672	2.1475	2.1508
December	2.1517	2.1097	2.1450