YEARLY HIGH
30.6237 VUV
YEARLY LOW
28.2715 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.6350 VUV

2018 QAR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 30.6237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 28.2715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3523 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.9127 to the December average rate of 30.3953, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 30.6237 was up 0.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 30.5859, 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 153,119 VUV
2017 Average 145,438 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 141,357 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,761.29 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

30.6666
28.6576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to VUV 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 29.1465, compared to 30.1235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9771 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.1465
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.1235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.9793 VUV (High: 29.2723 / Low: 28.2931). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0427 VUV (High: 29.7997 / Low: 29.7570).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.9793
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0427

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0877 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0877

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 30.4992) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.2310), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2682 (+8.03%).

2018 Avg (October) 30.4992
2017 Avg (October) 28.2310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.2000 28.2715 28.9127
February 29.2723 28.2931 28.8250
March 29.2295 28.7494 28.9543
April 29.3003 28.8050 29.0762
May 29.8957 29.3765 29.5776
June 30.0041 29.2563 29.5330
July 30.0109 29.6046 29.8114
August 29.9124 29.7952 29.8073
September 29.7997 29.7570 29.7957
October 30.6237 29.7987 30.4992
November 30.6056 30.2612 30.4325
December 30.5454 29.8921 30.3953