YEARLY HIGH
3.9413 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.6447 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7398 SCR

2018 QAR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 3.9413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 3.6447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2965 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8222 to the December average rate of 3.7501, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.9413 was up 2.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.8593, 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 19,706 SCR
2017 Average 18,471 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 18,224 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,482.64 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.8344
3.6884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SCR 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 3.7375, compared to 3.7421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.2099 SCR (High: 3.9413 / Low: 3.7314). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 SCR (High: 3.7303 / Low: 3.7163).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2099
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0829 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0829

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 3.7490) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.6812), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0677 (+1.84%).

2018 Avg (September) 3.7490
2017 Avg (September) 3.6812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8947 3.7469 3.8222
February 3.8454 3.6447 3.7393
March 3.8721 3.6924 3.7469
April 3.7779 3.6917 3.7006
May 3.8545 3.6913 3.7057
June 3.7232 3.6922 3.7106
July 3.7303 3.7163 3.7205
August 3.7466 3.7293 3.7337
September 3.9413 3.7314 3.7490
October 3.8139 3.7367 3.7492
November 3.7835 3.7450 3.7505
December 3.8286 3.6853 3.7501