2018 QAR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.4789 KES

YEARLY LOW

27.4297 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.8172 KES

2018 QAR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 28.4789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 27.4297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0491 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.2611 to the December average rate of 28.0244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.4789 was down 0.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 28.6546, 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 142,394 KES

2017 Average 140,628 KES

Yearly Trough Low 137,149 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,245.66 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.3241

27.5679

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to KES 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 27.8182, compared to 27.8162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.8182

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.8162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.5088 KES (High: 28.3418 / Low: 27.8330). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1532 KES (High: 27.7904 / Low: 27.6372).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5088

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1532

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4100 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 28.2611) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.4907), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2296 (-0.81%).

2018 Avg (January) 28.2611

2017 Avg (January) 28.4907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.4789	28.0960	28.2611
February	27.9834	27.6704	27.8511
March	27.8483	27.6671	27.7793
April	27.7637	27.4297	27.6309
May	27.8903	27.5045	27.6427
June	27.8442	27.6664	27.7438
July	27.7677	27.4532	27.6442
August	27.7759	27.5556	27.6588
September	27.7904	27.6372	27.6942
October	27.9896	27.6462	27.7680
November	28.3418	27.8330	28.1076
December	28.1818	27.6791	28.0244