YEARLY HIGH
2322.3949 SLL
YEARLY LOW
1731.6175 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2118.3817 SLL

2018 QAR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 2322.3949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 1731.6175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 590.7774 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2105.7326 to the December average rate of 2300.7815, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2322.3949 was up 10.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 2104.7386, 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 11,611,975 SLL
2017 Average 10,165,049 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 8,658,087 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,953,887.17 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2359.9599
1700.6526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SLL 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 2076.1253, compared to 2160.6381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 84.5128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2076.1253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2160.6381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 524.3319 SLL (High: 2313.0471 / Low: 1788.7151). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3040 SLL (High: 2304.3367 / Low: 2301.0327).

August Spread (Volatile) ±524.3319
September Spread (Stable) ±3.3040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 253.3539 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -253.3539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2305.0176) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2007.5791), the exchange rate shifted by +297.4386 (+14.82%).

2018 Avg (November) 2305.0176
2017 Avg (November) 2007.5791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2113.6456 2100.8951 2105.7326
February 2123.8338 2101.9080 2107.4864
March 2125.4447 2103.1890 2107.9818
April 2131.0107 2104.4872 2113.2534
May 2149.4640 2108.2829 2137.8257
June 2149.4935 1731.6175 1884.4718
July 1788.8075 1731.6289 1755.5949
August 2313.0471 1788.7151 1993.6924
September 2304.3367 2301.0327 2304.0231
October 2314.8978 2304.2430 2304.7191
November 2322.3949 2304.0911 2305.0176
December 2304.4778 2265.5904 2300.7815