2018 QAR to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 QAR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the QAR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 72.8824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 67.5900.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2923 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.7595 to the December average rate of 68.6476, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 72.8824 was up 5.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 69.1088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
QAR to YER Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 68.7899, compared to 68.7440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0459 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 4.1636 YER (High: 72.8824 / Low: 68.7188). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0390 YER (High: 68.7586 / Low: 68.7196).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2636 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 69.0038) against the same month in 2017 (average: 68.6309), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3729 (+0.54%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69.0355 | 68.5790 | 68.7595 |
| February | 68.8260 | 68.7116 | 68.7467 |
| March | 72.8824 | 68.7188 | 69.0038 |
| April | 68.7874 | 68.6957 | 68.7402 |
| May | 68.8083 | 68.5911 | 68.7450 |
| June | 68.7586 | 68.7196 | 68.7441 |
| July | 68.8974 | 68.6825 | 68.7595 |
| August | 69.0190 | 68.7297 | 68.7697 |
| September | 68.7706 | 68.6498 | 68.7434 |
| October | 69.0747 | 68.6514 | 68.7655 |
| November | 69.2915 | 68.7431 | 68.7783 |
| December | 68.7771 | 67.5900 | 68.6476 |