2018 QAR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2623 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.1204 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1638 SBD

2018 QAR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.2623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 2.1204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1418 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1343 to the December average rate of 2.2167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2623 was up 3.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1878, 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 11,311 SBD

2017 Average 10,624 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 10,602 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 709.23 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2254

2.1213

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SBD 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 2.1432, compared to 2.1844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1432

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0801 SBD (High: 2.2623 / Low: 2.1822). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 SBD (High: 2.1668 / Low: 2.1637).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0801

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.2167) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1196), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0971 (+4.58%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.2167

2017 Avg (December) 2.1196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1595	2.1204	2.1343
February	2.1409	2.1238	2.1299
March	2.1414	2.1272	2.1334
April	2.1481	2.1235	2.1378
May	2.1741	2.1232	2.1507
June	2.1903	2.1630	2.1730
July	2.1914	2.1608	2.1729
August	2.1750	2.1664	2.1673
September	2.1668	2.1637	2.1665
October	2.2058	2.1667	2.1855
November	2.2157	2.1666	2.1973
December	2.2623	2.1822	2.2167