YEARLY HIGH
7.9529 UAH
YEARLY LOW
7.1152 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4695 UAH

2018 QAR to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 7.9529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 7.1152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8376 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8246 to the December average rate of 7.6085, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.9529 was up 2.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.7243, 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 39,764 UAH
2017 Average 36,176 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 35,576 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,188.16 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.8885
7.1217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to UAH 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 7.3479, compared to 7.5910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2432 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3582 UAH (High: 7.7616 / Low: 7.4034). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0821 UAH (High: 7.2327 / Low: 7.1507).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3582
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0821

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 0.3682 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3682

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 7.8246) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.4827), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3419 (+4.57%).

2018 Avg (January) 7.8246
2017 Avg (January) 7.4827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9529 7.6233 7.8246
February 7.6502 7.3417 7.4564
March 7.4026 7.1216 7.2233
April 7.2807 7.1152 7.1856
May 7.2327 7.1507 7.1914
June 7.2763 7.1486 7.2059
July 7.3748 7.1978 7.2449
August 7.7616 7.4034 7.5607
September 7.8206 7.6990 7.7432
October 7.7839 7.6660 7.7171
November 7.7802 7.5710 7.6717
December 7.7766 7.4864 7.6085