YEARLY HIGH
0.0385 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0347 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0364 QAR

2018 RSD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0374 to the December average rate of 0.0351, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0385 was down 0.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0388, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RSD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 193 QAR
2017 Average 172 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 174 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.90 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0383
0.0347
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD to QAR 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 0.0373, compared to 0.0355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0016 QAR (High: 0.0372 / Low: 0.0356). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 QAR (High: 0.0363 / Low: 0.0359).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0380) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0313), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+21.51%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0380
2017 Avg (February) 0.0313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0381 0.0366 0.0374
February 0.0385 0.0375 0.0380
March 0.0383 0.0376 0.0380
April 0.0382 0.0372 0.0378
May 0.0372 0.0356 0.0364
June 0.0364 0.0356 0.0360
July 0.0363 0.0359 0.0361
August 0.0360 0.0350 0.0356
September 0.0363 0.0356 0.0359
October 0.0357 0.0348 0.0353
November 0.0353 0.0347 0.0350
December 0.0353 0.0348 0.0351