YEARLY HIGH
2.5301 SEK
YEARLY LOW
2.1540 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3884 SEK

2018 QAR to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 2.5301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 2.1540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3761 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2104 to the December average rate of 2.4785, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5301 was up 0.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5141, 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 12,651 SEK
2017 Average 11,620 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 10,770 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,880.62 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5204
2.1820
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SEK 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 2.3052, compared to 2.4715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1232 SEK (High: 2.2772 / Low: 2.1540). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0413 SEK (High: 2.5131 / Low: 2.4718).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1232
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0413

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0317 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2.4922) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2087), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2835 (+12.84%).

2018 Avg (August) 2.4922
2017 Avg (August) 2.2087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2624 2.1609 2.2104
February 2.2772 2.1540 2.2102
March 2.2956 2.2424 2.2632
April 2.4022 2.2792 2.3244
May 2.4639 2.3595 2.4043
June 2.4809 2.3637 2.4189
July 2.4620 2.3943 2.4237
August 2.5301 2.4190 2.4922
September 2.5132 2.4096 2.4605
October 2.5199 2.4472 2.4849
November 2.5131 2.4718 2.4892
December 2.5019 2.4465 2.4785