2018 QAR to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.7522 MDL

YEARLY LOW

4.4938 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.6146 MDL

2018 QAR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 4.7522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 4.4938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2584 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6561 to the December average rate of 4.7096, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.7522 was down 14.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.5544, 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 23,761 MDL

2017 Average 25,100 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 22,469 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,291.90 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.7288

4.4984

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to MDL 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 4.5863, compared to 4.6428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5863

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1449 MDL (High: 4.7215 / Low: 4.5767). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0602 MDL (High: 4.5540 / Low: 4.4938).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1449

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0602

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0765 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4.7096) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.6830), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0266 (+0.57%).

2018 Avg (December) 4.7096

2017 Avg (December) 4.6830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.7215	4.5767	4.6561
February	4.6286	4.5441	4.5795
March	4.5874	4.5190	4.5501
April	4.5540	4.4938	4.5176
May	4.6701	4.5324	4.5812
June	4.6686	4.6005	4.6336
July	4.6425	4.5491	4.5894
August	4.6152	4.5322	4.5692
September	4.6457	4.5764	4.6154
October	4.7258	4.6362	4.6725
November	4.7361	4.6677	4.7007
December	4.7522	4.6512	4.7096