2018 QAR to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.1388 SDG

YEARLY LOW

1.9141 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.3971 SDG

2018 QAR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 13.1388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 1.9141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.2247 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9264 to the December average rate of 13.0524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 577.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.1388 was up 581.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9267, 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 65,694 SDG

2017 Average 9,023 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 9,571 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,123.48 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.2069

0.8100

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SDG 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 4.3939, compared to 8.4003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3939

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 8.1681 SDG (High: 13.1098 / Low: 4.9417). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0174 SDG (High: 1.9315 / Low: 1.9141).

October Spread (Volatile) ±8.1681

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0174

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0381 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0381

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 13.0524) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8347), the exchange rate shifted by +11.2177 (+611.41%).

2018 Avg (December) 13.0524

2017 Avg (December) 1.8347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9315	1.9141	1.9264
February	4.9852	1.9300	4.5860
March	4.9942	4.9429	4.9661
April	4.9889	4.9403	4.9717
May	4.9899	4.9430	4.9613
June	4.9785	4.9384	4.9518
July	4.9624	4.9279	4.9458
August	4.9641	4.9409	4.9508
September	4.9659	4.9403	4.9498
October	13.1098	4.9417	9.4127
November	13.1223	13.0245	13.0905
December	13.1388	12.8428	13.0524