2018 SBD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4716 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4420 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4622 QAR

2018 SBD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.4716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0296 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4685 to the December average rate of 0.4512, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4716 was down 5.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5002, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,358 QAR

2017 Average 2,354 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,210 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 147.85 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4713

0.4494

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.4666, compared to 0.4578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4666

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0162 QAR (High: 0.4583 / Low: 0.4420). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 QAR (High: 0.4622 / Low: 0.4615).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0162

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4685) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4635), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+1.10%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4685

2017 Avg (January) 0.4635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4716	0.4631	0.4685
February	0.4709	0.4671	0.4695
March	0.4701	0.4670	0.4687
April	0.4709	0.4655	0.4678
May	0.4710	0.4600	0.4650
June	0.4623	0.4566	0.4602
July	0.4628	0.4563	0.4602
August	0.4616	0.4598	0.4614
September	0.4622	0.4615	0.4616
October	0.4615	0.4534	0.4576
November	0.4616	0.4513	0.4551
December	0.4583	0.4420	0.4512