2018 QAR to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

34.4156 ISK

YEARLY LOW

26.8745 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

29.7187 ISK

2018 QAR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 34.4156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 26.8745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5411 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.2215 to the December average rate of 33.0428, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 34.4156 was up 7.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.0599, 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 172,078 ISK

2017 Average 145,044 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 134,372 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,705.56 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34.4197

26.6745

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to ISK 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 28.0820, compared to 31.3555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2735 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.0820

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.3555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.6923 ISK (High: 33.4167 / Low: 30.7244). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7092 ISK (High: 28.1104 / Low: 27.4012).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.6923

February Spread (Stable) ±0.7092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 0.7314 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7314

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 33.7742) against the same month in 2017 (average: 27.3636), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4106 (+23.43%).

2018 Avg (November) 33.7742

2017 Avg (November) 27.3636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.8630	27.5712	28.2215
February	28.1104	27.4012	27.7279
March	27.6902	26.8745	27.3199
April	27.8559	27.0027	27.3622
May	29.2473	27.9242	28.5317
June	29.9918	28.7223	29.3286
July	29.5193	28.7079	29.2413
August	30.0631	29.2063	29.5740
September	31.1453	29.5661	30.3291
October	33.4167	30.7244	32.1714
November	34.4156	33.1337	33.7742
December	34.0153	31.9071	33.0428