2018 QAR to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4269 NZD

YEARLY LOW

0.3712 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3972 NZD

2018 QAR to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.4269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.3712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0557 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3788 to the December average rate of 0.4030, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4269 was up 6.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4020, 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 2,134 NZD

2017 Average 1,914 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 1,856 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 278.59 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4256

0.3715

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to NZD 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 0.3840, compared to 0.4104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3840

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0181 NZD (High: 0.3903 / Low: 0.3721). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 NZD (High: 0.3826 / Low: 0.3746).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0181

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.4211) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3796), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0414 (+10.91%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.4211

2017 Avg (October) 0.3796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3886	0.3725	0.3788
February	0.3810	0.3712	0.3760
March	0.3826	0.3746	0.3787
April	0.3903	0.3721	0.3795
May	0.4002	0.3901	0.3951
June	0.4067	0.3902	0.3959
July	0.4093	0.4011	0.4045
August	0.4188	0.4043	0.4123
September	0.4216	0.4108	0.4163
October	0.4269	0.4159	0.4211
November	0.4131	0.3993	0.4055
December	0.4099	0.3958	0.4030