2018 SAR to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9872 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9609 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9708 QAR

2018 SAR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.9872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.9609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0263 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9706 to the December average rate of 0.9720, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9872 was down 5.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0453, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,936 QAR

2017 Average 4,902 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,805 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.62 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9722

0.9700

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.9708, compared to 0.9708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9708

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0171 QAR (High: 0.9872 / Low: 0.9701). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 QAR (High: 0.9710 / Low: 0.9707).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0171

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.9720) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9782), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0062 (-0.63%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.9720

2017 Avg (December) 0.9782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9717	0.9668	0.9706
February	0.9713	0.9700	0.9709
March	0.9712	0.9708	0.9710
April	0.9713	0.9707	0.9709
May	0.9712	0.9609	0.9705
June	0.9710	0.9659	0.9707
July	0.9710	0.9707	0.9708
August	0.9710	0.9671	0.9706
September	0.9724	0.9705	0.9709
October	0.9710	0.9663	0.9706
November	0.9708	0.9629	0.9702
December	0.9872	0.9701	0.9720