2018 QAR to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.9149 PHP

YEARLY LOW

13.6666 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.4627 PHP

2018 QAR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 14.9149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 13.6666.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2483 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8787 to the December average rate of 14.4775, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.9149 was up 4.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.2782, 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 74,574 PHP

2017 Average 68,519 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 68,333 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,241.36 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.9120

13.7848

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to PHP 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 14.2764, compared to 14.6489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3725 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.2764

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.4430 PHP (High: 14.1096 / Low: 13.6666). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1424 PHP (High: 14.4002 / Low: 14.2578).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4430

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1424

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3160 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 14.8127) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.7386), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0741 (+7.82%).

2018 Avg (October) 14.8127

2017 Avg (October) 13.7386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.1096	13.6666	13.8787
February	14.3727	14.0797	14.2477
March	14.4002	14.2578	14.3104
April	14.4150	14.1736	14.2893
May	14.4818	14.1825	14.3523
June	14.7308	14.3819	14.5802
July	14.7282	14.5556	14.6566
August	14.7058	14.5091	14.6321
September	14.8999	14.6848	14.8180
October	14.9149	14.6719	14.8127
November	14.6305	14.3289	14.4967
December	14.6146	14.3289	14.4775