2018 QAR to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1993 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.1881 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1937 XDR

2018 QAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.1993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.1881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0111 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1910 to the December average rate of 0.1971, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1993 was down 3.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2055, 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 996 XDR

2017 Average 981 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 941 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.70 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1984

0.1882

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to XDR 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 0.1909, compared to 0.1966 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1909

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1966

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0049 XDR (High: 0.1934 / Low: 0.1885). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 XDR (High: 0.1963 / Low: 0.1954).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1975) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1866), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0109 (+5.84%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1975

2017 Avg (November) 0.1866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1934	0.1885	0.1910
February	0.1903	0.1881	0.1891
March	0.1903	0.1881	0.1890
April	0.1910	0.1884	0.1894
May	0.1947	0.1914	0.1927
June	0.1955	0.1930	0.1942
July	0.1965	0.1943	0.1955
August	0.1971	0.1957	0.1964
September	0.1963	0.1954	0.1959
October	0.1985	0.1963	0.1969
November	0.1993	0.1969	0.1975
December	0.1977	0.1947	0.1971