2018 QAR to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.3850 RUB

YEARLY LOW

15.2860 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.2427 RUB

2018 QAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 19.3850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 15.2860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0990 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.5659 to the December average rate of 18.5396, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.3850 was up 15.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.8247, 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 96,925 RUB

2017 Average 79,305 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 76,430 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,494.76 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.8646

15.2661

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to RUB 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 16.3205, compared to 18.1648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8444 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.3205

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.1648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 1.5892 RUB (High: 17.2942 / Low: 15.7050). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3651 RUB (High: 15.8642 / Low: 15.4991).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.5892

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3651

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4696 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4696

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 18.5647) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.5684), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9963 (+19.25%).

2018 Avg (September) 18.5647

2017 Avg (September) 15.5684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.8660	15.3573	15.5659
February	16.0397	15.2860	15.6186
March	15.8642	15.4991	15.6892
April	17.2942	15.7050	16.6902
May	17.5190	16.7956	17.1193
June	17.5367	16.9427	17.2397
July	17.4880	16.9708	17.2613
August	18.7411	17.2970	18.2489
September	19.3850	17.9966	18.5647
October	18.3840	17.8440	18.0951
November	18.6611	18.0143	18.2794
December	19.1163	18.0451	18.5396