YEARLY HIGH
8.5472 TWD
YEARLY LOW
7.9530 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2741 TWD

2018 QAR to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 8.5472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 7.9530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5941 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0836 to the December average rate of 8.4387, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.5472 was down 4.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.9123, 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 42,736 TWD
2017 Average 41,387 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 39,765 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,970.74 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.5327
7.9699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to TWD 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 8.1105, compared to 8.4378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.2566 TWD (High: 8.4007 / Low: 8.1441). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0965 TWD (High: 8.0567 / Low: 7.9602).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2566
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0965

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 0.0501 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 8.4858) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.0936), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3922 (+4.85%).

2018 Avg (October) 8.4858
2017 Avg (October) 8.0936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2017 7.9827 8.0836
February 8.0706 7.9530 8.0335
March 8.0567 7.9602 8.0168
April 8.1538 7.9668 8.0688
May 8.2664 8.1514 8.1986
June 8.4007 8.1441 8.2616
July 8.4282 8.3284 8.3866
August 8.4762 8.3793 8.4300
September 8.4647 8.3545 8.4295
October 8.5472 8.3905 8.4858
November 8.5014 8.4012 8.4562
December 8.4963 8.3322 8.4387