2018 QAR to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6415 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.6045 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6241 TOP

2018 QAR to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 0.6415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.6045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0371 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6173 to the December average rate of 0.6245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6415 was down 0.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6446, 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 3,208 TOP

2017 Average 3,081 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 3,022 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 185.25 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6385

0.6053

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to TOP 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 0.6161, compared to 0.6322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6161

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0223 TOP (High: 0.6311 / Low: 0.6088). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 TOP (High: 0.6346 / Low: 0.6337).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.6358) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6099), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0259 (+4.25%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.6358

2017 Avg (July) 0.6099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6237	0.6077	0.6173
February	0.6130	0.6045	0.6081
March	0.6150	0.6072	0.6106
April	0.6189	0.6071	0.6107
May	0.6311	0.6088	0.6221
June	0.6334	0.6237	0.6276
July	0.6415	0.6331	0.6358
August	0.6370	0.6345	0.6348
September	0.6346	0.6337	0.6345
October	0.6358	0.6317	0.6332
November	0.6342	0.6288	0.6303
December	0.6300	0.6081	0.6245