2018 QAR to XPF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29.1964 XPF

YEARLY LOW

26.1963 XPF

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.7651 XPF

2018 QAR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 29.1964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 26.1963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0001 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.8741 to the December average rate of 28.7631, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.1964 was down 6.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 31.3763, 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 145,982 XPF

2017 Average 144,187 XPF

Yearly Trough Low 130,981 XPF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,000.71 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29.0733

26.3155

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to XPF 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 27.0798, compared to 28.4504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3706 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.0798

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.4504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.1146 XPF (High: 27.4755 / Low: 26.3610). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2748 XPF (High: 28.1526 / Low: 27.8777).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1146

July Spread (Stable) ±0.2748

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3288 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 28.8435) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.7022), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1413 (+8.02%).

2018 Avg (November) 28.8435

2017 Avg (November) 26.7022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.4755	26.3610	26.8741
February	26.8751	26.1963	26.5453
March	26.7583	26.3095	26.5678
April	27.1272	26.4653	26.6997
May	28.4062	27.3321	27.7264
June	28.3448	27.7658	28.0654
July	28.1526	27.8777	28.0264
August	28.8978	27.9854	28.4087
September	28.3466	27.8297	28.1276
October	28.9663	28.2776	28.5334
November	29.1964	28.6094	28.8435
December	28.9501	28.4951	28.7631