2018 QAR to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

249.1246 KPW

YEARLY LOW

243.0311 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

247.1670 KPW

2018 QAR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 249.1246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 243.0311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0935 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 247.2459 to the December average rate of 246.8061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 249.1246 was up 0.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 248.4438, 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 1,245,623 KPW

2017 Average 1,224,080 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 1,215,156 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,467.27 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

247.3060

246.7607

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to KPW 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 247.1868, compared to 247.1473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 247.1868

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 247.1473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 4.1715 KPW (High: 247.2026 / Low: 243.0311). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0344 KPW (High: 247.1866 / Low: 247.1522).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.1715

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0344

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4544 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4544

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 247.2605) against the same month in 2017 (average: 236.5134), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7471 (+4.54%).

2018 Avg (November) 247.2605

2017 Avg (November) 236.5134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	248.2108	246.9809	247.2459
February	247.4023	247.0833	247.1782
March	247.2103	247.1037	247.1520
April	247.3377	247.1342	247.1773
May	247.3751	247.1238	247.1887
June	247.1866	247.1522	247.1785
July	247.2148	247.1764	247.1847
August	248.1219	247.1496	247.2501
September	247.1875	246.8331	247.1538
October	248.3204	247.1774	247.2285
November	249.1246	247.1611	247.2605
December	247.2026	243.0311	246.8061