YEARLY HIGH
5.7270 MXN
YEARLY LOW
4.9451 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2791 MXN

2018 QAR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 5.7270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 4.9451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7819 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1947 to the December average rate of 5.5076, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.7270 was down 4.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.0227, 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 28,635 MXN
2017 Average 25,724 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 24,725 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,909.54 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.6192
4.9940
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to MXN 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 5.2337, compared to 5.3245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0908 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2337
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.4418 MXN (High: 5.5809 / Low: 5.1391). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1481 MXN (High: 5.1833 / Low: 5.0352).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4418
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1481

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3488 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 5.5671) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.9390), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6281 (+12.72%).

2018 Avg (June) 5.5671
2017 Avg (June) 4.9390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4132 5.0749 5.1947
February 5.1833 5.0352 5.1197
March 5.1775 4.9869 5.1062
April 5.2030 4.9451 5.0461
May 5.4843 5.2047 5.3685
June 5.7270 5.4228 5.5671
July 5.4839 5.0901 5.2183
August 5.2697 5.0695 5.1780
September 5.3226 5.1218 5.2173
October 5.5809 5.1391 5.2690
November 5.6592 5.4158 5.5566
December 5.6372 5.3962 5.5076