YEARLY HIGH
28.7854 RSD
YEARLY LOW
25.9613 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.5138 RSD

2018 QAR to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 28.7854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 25.9613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8241 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.7098 to the December average rate of 28.5080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.7854 was down 11.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.5362, 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 143,927 RSD
2017 Average 146,481 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 129,806 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,120.57 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.8152
26.0918
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to RSD 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 26.8379, compared to 28.1896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3517 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.8379
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.1896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.2365 RSD (High: 28.1123 / Low: 26.8759). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2513 RSD (High: 27.8311 / Low: 27.5798).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2365
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2513

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.3911 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3911

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 28.5883) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.5829), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0053 (+7.54%).

2018 Avg (November) 28.5883
2017 Avg (November) 26.5829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.3277 26.2240 26.7098
February 26.6372 25.9613 26.3187
March 26.5636 26.0975 26.3215
April 26.8741 26.1934 26.4470
May 28.1123 26.8759 27.4551
June 28.0521 27.4802 27.7755
July 27.8311 27.5798 27.7239
August 28.5668 27.7404 28.1149
September 28.1283 27.5592 27.8818
October 28.7121 28.0252 28.3210
November 28.7854 28.3679 28.5883
December 28.7089 28.2956 28.5080