2018 SCR to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2744 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2537 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2674 QAR

2018 SCR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.2744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.2537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0206 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2617 to the December average rate of 0.2667, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2744 was down 5.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2913, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,372 QAR

2017 Average 1,354 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,269 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.21 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2711

0.2608

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.2676, compared to 0.2672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2676

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0143 QAR (High: 0.2744 / Low: 0.2600). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 QAR (High: 0.2691 / Low: 0.2681).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2675) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2708), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0033 (-1.21%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2675

2017 Avg (February) 0.2708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2669	0.2568	0.2617
February	0.2744	0.2600	0.2675
March	0.2708	0.2583	0.2669
April	0.2709	0.2647	0.2702
May	0.2709	0.2594	0.2699
June	0.2708	0.2686	0.2695
July	0.2691	0.2681	0.2688
August	0.2681	0.2669	0.2678
September	0.2680	0.2537	0.2668
October	0.2676	0.2622	0.2667
November	0.2670	0.2643	0.2666
December	0.2713	0.2612	0.2667