YEARLY HIGH
0.7481 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.7298 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7422 XCD

2018 QAR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.7481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.7298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0184 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7424 to the December average rate of 0.7411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7481 was up 0.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7460, 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 3,741 XCD
2017 Average 3,676 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 3,649 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.76 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7426
0.7410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to XCD 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 0.7423, compared to 0.7421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7423
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0125 XCD (High: 0.7423 / Low: 0.7298). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XCD (High: 0.7423 / Low: 0.7422).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.7425) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7102), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0323 (+4.55%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.7425
2017 Avg (November) 0.7102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7453 0.7416 0.7424
February 0.7429 0.7419 0.7422
March 0.7423 0.7420 0.7422
April 0.7427 0.7421 0.7422
May 0.7428 0.7421 0.7423
June 0.7423 0.7422 0.7422
July 0.7423 0.7422 0.7423
August 0.7451 0.7421 0.7425
September 0.7423 0.7412 0.7422
October 0.7457 0.7422 0.7424
November 0.7481 0.7422 0.7425
December 0.7423 0.7298 0.7411