2018 QAR to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

44.3971 LRD

YEARLY LOW

33.3618 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

39.5281 LRD

2018 QAR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 44.3971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 33.3618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.0354 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.8504 to the December average rate of 43.2181, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 44.3971 was up 28.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.5341, 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 221,986 LRD

2017 Average 141,948 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 166,809 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,176.78 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

44.2060

33.8174

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to LRD 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 36.2385, compared to 42.8177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5792 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.2385

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.8177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 3.2214 LRD (High: 44.3971 / Low: 41.1757). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3311 LRD (High: 36.1391 / Low: 35.8080).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.2214

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3311

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4752 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4752

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 42.6353) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.2893), the exchange rate shifted by +17.3460 (+68.59%).

2018 Avg (July) 42.6353

2017 Avg (July) 25.2893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.4988	33.6820	34.8504
February	35.8389	33.3618	34.6831
March	36.1391	35.8080	35.9970
April	36.2361	35.8253	36.0067
May	37.9660	35.9877	36.7717
June	41.1708	37.9809	39.1219
July	44.3971	41.1757	42.6353
August	42.5253	41.6233	42.1602
September	43.9161	42.3544	42.5210
October	43.2008	42.7344	43.0317
November	43.7698	43.0161	43.3402
December	43.4222	42.5676	43.2181