2018 QAR to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

314.6771 KRW

YEARLY LOW

289.6056 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

302.2059 KRW

2018 QAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 314.6771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 289.6056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.0715 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 292.8250 to the December average rate of 308.1044, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 314.6771 was down 5.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 331.4794, 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 1,573,386 KRW

2017 Average 1,537,588 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 1,448,028 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 125,357.62 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

313.1874

290.9739

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to KRW 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 295.6019, compared to 308.8098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.2080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 295.6019

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 308.8098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 15.8101 KRW (High: 308.6280 / Low: 292.8180). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3193 KRW (High: 294.9383 / Low: 290.6190).

June Spread (Volatile) ±15.8101

January Spread (Stable) ±4.3193

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.2389 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2389

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 311.3363) against the same month in 2017 (average: 303.1391), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1972 (+2.70%).

2018 Avg (October) 311.3363

2017 Avg (October) 303.1391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	294.9383	290.6190	292.8250
February	301.2524	292.2577	296.5129
March	297.6824	291.3100	294.2740
April	297.1910	289.6056	293.6399
May	298.0013	292.5916	295.6602
June	308.6280	292.8180	300.6993
July	311.8677	305.7541	308.1769
August	312.3538	304.2151	308.0447
September	312.4670	304.4302	307.5848
October	314.6771	305.7608	311.3363
November	312.6780	306.6308	309.6119
December	311.0547	304.6945	308.1044