2018 QAR to SRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0644 SRD

YEARLY LOW

2.0139 SRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0494 SRD

2018 QAR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 2.0644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 2.0139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0505 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0496 to the December average rate of 2.0452, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0644 was down 0.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0754, 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 10,322 SRD

2017 Average 10,184 SRD

Yearly Trough Low 10,070 SRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 252.47 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0517

2.0446

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SRD 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 2.0508, compared to 2.0480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0508

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0346 SRD (High: 2.0485 / Low: 2.0139). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SRD (High: 2.0511 / Low: 2.0508).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0346

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.0490) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9573), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0917 (+4.68%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.0490

2017 Avg (November) 1.9573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0568	2.0466	2.0496
February	2.0529	2.0502	2.0510
March	2.0513	2.0504	2.0508
April	2.0524	2.0507	2.0510
May	2.0527	2.0506	2.0511
June	2.0511	2.0508	2.0510
July	2.0513	2.0296	2.0482
August	2.0561	2.0480	2.0489
September	2.0484	2.0454	2.0481
October	2.0577	2.0483	2.0487
November	2.0644	2.0481	2.0490
December	2.0485	2.0139	2.0452